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dprkk - 30 Jul 2006 18:16 GMT

Strange problem with my 2002 Caravan. I noticed a vibration when
turning left. I ruled out axles and hub bearings when I noticed that I
can create this vibration sitting still in the driveway and just
turning the steering wheel from left to right. You can watch the
tire/wheel vibrate as it moves as you turn the steering wheel. Any
ideas?

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Bill Putney - 30 Jul 2006 18:49 GMT

> Strange problem with my 2002 Caravan. I noticed a vibration when
> turning left. I ruled out axles and hub bearings when I noticed that I
> can create this vibration sitting still in the driveway and just
> turning the steering wheel from left to right. You can watch the
> tire/wheel vibrate as it moves as you turn the steering wheel. Any
> ideas?

Belt slipping?

Bill Putney
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address with the letter 'x')

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dprkk - 31 Jul 2006 00:03 GMT

Is belt slipping possible? I thought the tensioner keeps this from
happening.

> > Strange problem with my 2002 Caravan. I noticed a vibration when
> > turning left. I ruled out axles and hub bearings when I noticed that I
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> (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
> address with the letter 'x')

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Greg Houston - 31 Jul 2006 01:16 GMT

> Is belt slipping possible? I thought the tensioner keeps this from
> happening.

Well yeah, the tensioner should help keep the belt from slipping if it is
working properly. But if the belt is aging and significantly glazed there may
not be enough friction to keep it from slipping a little, especially if the
tension is not correctly set.

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dprkk - 31 Jul 2006 02:38 GMT

I'll give this a try. I've been meaning to change the belt out for some
time now. It dosen't show cracks but does show a slight glazing. Thanks
for the comments.

> > Is belt slipping possible? I thought the tensioner keeps this from
> > happening.
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> not be enough friction to keep it from slipping a little, especially if the
> tension is not correctly set.

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dprkk - 31 Jul 2006 00:04 GMT

Is belt slipping possible? I thought the tensioner keeps this from
happening.

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maxpower - 31 Jul 2006 19:46 GMT

Its a common complaint and Chrysler cant seem to get rid of it. It only does
it at parking lot or driveway turning, there were some TSB's out for this
but nothing seemed to eliminate the problem. Don't waste you money on a belt
and tensioner unless the belt is due for replacement or the tensioner is
seized up.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech

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