Accessory Drive Belt Inspection - RAM Commercial CHASSIS CAB 3500 2021 Owner's Manual

374 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
8. Pull the tension tether outward and reinstall the
glove compartment past the travel stops by
pushing in on the glove compartment sides.
Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stop
2 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether
3 — Glove Compartment Door
NOTE:
Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and
glove compartment travel stops are fully
engaged.
9. Reattach the glove compartment tension
tether by inserting the tether clip in the
glove compartment and sliding the clip
away from the face of the glove
compartment door.
A D B I
CCESSORY RIVE ELT NSPECTION
WARNING!
Do not attempt to inspect an accessory

drive belt with vehicle running.
When working near the radiator cooling fan,

disconnect the fan motor lead. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at any
time regardless of ignition mode. You could
be injured by the moving fan blades.
You can be badly injured working on or

around a motor vehicle. Only do service work
for which you have the knowledge and the
proper equipment. If you have any doubt
about your ability to perform a service job,
take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small
cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt
from rib to rib, are considered normal. These
are not a reason to replace belt. However,
cracks running along a rib (not across) are not
normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib
must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if
it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe
glazing.
Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
Conditions that would require replacement:
Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa-

rated from belt body)
Rib or belt wear

Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between

two ribs)
Belt slips

"Groove jumping" (belt does not maintain

correct position on pulley)
Belt broken (note: identify and correct

problem before new belt is installed)
Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or

rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in
operation)