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Visual Diagnosis

GC0173387Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Class Failure Mode Occurrences
A Micro Crack (1), Crack Down to 1/2 Rib Height (2) No Limit
B Crack Down to Rib Base (3) 3 or more
C Crack Down to Cord (4) With Initial Rib Separation (5), Chunk (6) 0

REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES 

  1. Limit for occurrences reached for Class B and C damages
  2. Excessive wear to profile surface (See below for detailed information)
  3. Damage to cutting edge including edge cord failure (See below for detailed information)
  4. Contamination - Engine Oil, Power steering fluid, Coolant, Brake Fluid, etc.
  5. Belt Noise (Please refer to NOISE DIAGNOSIS  for detailed information)
NOTE:

Do not use belt dressing on serpentine belt.