Chirping belt at shutdown TSB

[TFucili]

A TDR Subscription Doesn't Cost, It Pays!!

Well, well, well, as the old saying goes, "Knowledge is power. " Thanks to the info gathered here, and armed with a copy of the TSB, I took another run at my dealer who then suddenly changed their tune. They are going to order the pulley and do the TSB when it arrives.



A big THANKS! to Matt400 and everyone else who chimed in on this.

 

[Motorhead]

My '01. 5 chirped for the 96,000 miles I owned it. NEVER had a problem with the belt. Just replaced it at 50K. I don't want some "Mickey Mouse One Way Pulley" on MY alternator that will probably fail out in the middle of nowhere.
I had enough of DC's one way spragues in my old 47RE in the '01. 5. That was one of the reasons I bought stick this time.

 

[swexlin]

To clarify, I really don't give a rat's patootie about the sound, but after my serpentine belt shredded at 28,000 miles I began to think, maybe mistakenly, that the little slippage that causes the chirp may be taking its toll on the belt. At the price of the dang belt and for what a ballbuster it is to change, I was hoping for better belt life

Exactly.



My second belt is now starting to go. This is the replacement belt that was installed at 5400 miles (back in August of 2004) when the original one shredded. The "chirp" TSB did not exist at the time.



I was doing one of my routine inspections this morning, and found that there was a split starting in the first rib of one section (towards the front of the engine). The rest of the belt looks OK, although there does seem to be a little wear. This one has about 31,000 miles on it.



I'm going to call my dealer tomorrow and have them order the parts for the TSB, and a new belt, as I don't feel real comfortable about driving around on this one for any length of time here. My F350 PSD chirpped, this truck chirps, and it IS perfectly normal. However, the stress on shutdown which causes the chirp "could" cause faster belt wear. I've owned MANY vehicles, cars and trucks over the last almost 30 years, and never had belt issues at all.



So for you guys who get 100K out of your belts, that's great, but I don't seem to be having that luck, and maybe this TSB will help me out. I am at almost 4 years, and 36,000 miles, but I have a 7/70 on my truck, so maybe they will warranty it. Even if they don't, I don't mind paying just for the peace of mind.



Scott

 

[Highfinance97]

Just buy a goodyear "Gatorback" belt, that should stop the chirping


Michael

 

[swexlin]

To clarify, I really don't give a rat's patootie about the sound, but after my serpentine belt shredded at 28,000 miles I began to think, maybe mistakenly, that the little slippage that causes the chirp may be taking its toll on the belt. At the price of the dang belt and for what a ballbuster it is to change, I was hoping for better belt life

Mike, good to hear from you (we've met, by the way, at Carlisle). But, didn't you read my reply above? I don't give a hoot about the chirping - in fact, I LIKE it! But, the stress which causes the chirp I believe is contributing to my belt problems, which is why I want the TSB performed.

 

[Highfinance97]

Mike, good to hear from you (we've met, by the way, at Carlisle). But, didn't you read my reply above? I don't give a hoot about the chirping - in fact, I LIKE it! But, the stress which causes the chirp I believe is contributing to my belt problems, which is why I want the TSB performed.

I remember


I got ya

Michael

 

[Highfinance97]

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SUBJECT:
Accessory Drive Belt Chirp At Shut Down
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing an overrunning clutch pulley on the generator.
MODELS:
2003 -2006 (DR/DH/D1) Ram Truck (Diesel)
NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a Diesel Engine, sale code
ETH.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
A chirping sound maybe heard coming from the accessory drive belt when the engine is
shut down.
DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer indicates that the condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
1 05183490AA Overrunning Clutch Pulley
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
8823 Generator Shaft Holder
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect and isolate both negative battery cables.
2. Remove the air cleaner box.
3. Loosen the accessory drive belt and disengage it from the generator.
4. Remove the generator.
5. Remove the drive pulley from the generator.
6. Install the new drive pulley, p/n 05183490AA, using toll number 8823 to hold the
generator shaft. Tighten the nut to 80 Nm (60 ft. lbs. )
7. Install the generator. Tighten the bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs. )
8. Install the accessory drive belt.
9. Install the air cleaner box. ​

NUMBER:

09-004-06

GROUP: ​

Engine

DATE: ​

March 31, 2006

10. Connect the negative battery cables.

POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No: Description Amount
08-05-01-98 Install Overrunning Clutch Pulley 0. 5 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
ZZ Service Action
09-004-06 -2-​

 

[swexlin]

Thanks Mike. That's the one.

 

[1965LONEWOLF]

Yes I Had It Done At 39,000 Miles For Free At The Dealer And No More Chirp