Hello: I have a 3.0 94 caravan that has 2 problems that may be related first when its wet ,humid outside the belt is noisy , I have replaced belt, tensioner ,pulley all with no success. Now the issue has started with the serpentine belt flipping off in relative low amount of rain slush or snow . My question is is there an update silent recall, something to help alleviate this problem with the belt falling off seems like a design flaw If so is this a dealer only item any help would be appreciated Thanks !

 

Welcome to DF. I will move this to the Caravan section.

 

NO: 07-03-94 Rev. A

SUBJECT: Serpentine Belt Comes Off Pulleys

DATE: Dec. 30, 1994

THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 07-03-94 DATED FEB. 25, 1994 WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. REVISIONS ADD 1995 MODELS, ES VEHICLES, CHANGE IN THE REPAIR PROCEDURE, TIME ALLOWANCE AND UPDATES THE PART NUMBERS. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS**.

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.0L ENGINE.

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

When driving a vehicle through deep snow, the serpentine belt may be forced off the pulleys. The first indication to the driver this has happened is a low voltage condition being indicated by the voltmeter or battery light being illuminated.

DIAGNOSIS:

Inspect all belt driven accessories and associated pulleys for proper alignment and attachment. If alignment and attachment are correct, perform the repair procedure.

PARTS REQUIRED:


Quantity

Part No.

Description


1


**4673254**

Shield


2


6030441

Retainers


1


**6035135**

Screw


**AR

4612829

Belt, Serpentine Drive**



REPAIR PROCEDURE:

This bulletin involves installing a shield to prevent snow from coming in contact with the serpentine belt.

**PROCEDURE FOR AA, AC, AG, AJ, AND AP VEHICLES:
1.Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2.Re-install the serpentine drive belt, P/N 4612829, or replace if the belt is damaged.
3.Position the new additional shield, P/N 4673254, over the right driveshaft and below the serpentine belt.
4.Install 2 new retainers, P/N 6030441, to secure the rear of the crankshaft pulley shield and the front of the new additional shield.
5.Using screw, P/N 6035135, and the existing hole in the frame rail, attach the upper mounting tab of the shield to the frame rail.
6.Lower the vehicle.

PROCEDURE FOR AS AND ES VEHICLES:
1.Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2.Re-install the serpentine drive belt, P/N 4612829, or replace if the belt is damaged.
3.Position the new additional shield, P/N 4673254, so its mounting tab butts against the frame stanchion tab, is flush against the underside of the frame rail and its edge is flush with the edge of the existing crankshaft pulley shield (See Illustration).
4.Use the new shield as a template and mark the mounting hole locations on the frame rail and the crankshaft pulley shield.

NOTE: ON SOME EARLY BUILT VEHICLES, A HOLE IN THE FRAME RAIL MAY ALREADY EXIST AND CAN BE USED. DO NOT DRILL INTO THE FRAME STANCHION TAB (REFER TO ILLUSTRATION).
5.Drill a 3/16 in. hole at the location marked on the frame rail. Drill 3/16 in. holes in crankshaft pulley shield at the two marked locations.
6.Install 2 retainers, P/N 6030441, to secure the rear of the crankshaft pulley shield and the front of the new additional shield.
7.Using screw, P/N 6035135, attach the mounting tab of the new shield to the frame rail.
8.Lower the vehicle.**

POLICY:

Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

TIME ALLOWANCE:


Labor Operation No.

Time


07-20-02-90 (AA, AC, AG, AJ & AP Vehicles)

0.2 Hrs.


07-20-02-90 (AS & ES Vehicles)

0.3 Hrs.



FAILURE CODE:


Code

Description


P8


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