Drive Belt - Noise Caused by Misalignment: Overview
303-59DATE 01/03
V8 XJ Series/XK
MODEL
2001-02 XK Range
2001-03 MY V8 XJ Series
VIN
A11051-A30644
F20645-F59525
Chirping Noise From Accessory Drive Belt - Misaligned Belt - Replace FEAD Tensioner
Issue:
On some 2001-02 MY XK and 2001-03 MY V8 XJ Series vehicles, within the above VIN ranges, a chirping noise may be apparent from the Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) that is caused by misalignment of the drive belt.
Action:
On a customer complaint basis only, install a new revised FEAD belt tensioner and a new FEAD belt and check that the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor locating dowel is installed correctly. If the A/C compressor locating dowel is not protruding by at least 3.2 mm, install a new A/C compressor/PAS pump bracket also.
If a new A/C compressor/PAS pump bracket is installed, check that the dowel hole of the A/C compressor is not worn out-of-round. If the hole is out-of-round, install a new A/C compressor.
Follow the workshop procedure outlined.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table. This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.