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Diesel Engine - Belt Chirp Noise On Cold Start

TSB 07-26-1

12/24/07

BELT CHIRP - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
ALIGNMENT - 6.0L - VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN
1/1/2006 - 8/31/2006

FORD:
2006-2007 F-Super Duty

ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.0L engine and built between 1/1/2006 - 8/31/2006, may exhibit a belt chirp noise on cold start.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. With tires straight ahead and no steering or brake input, start the truck and listen for belt chirp.

2. Press the brake pedal and listen if the noise goes away.

a. If the chirp noise goes away with brake input, proceed to Step 3.

b. If the chirp noise does not go away when the brake is applied, do not continue with this TSB, follow front end accessory drive (FEAD) noise diagnostics in the Symptom Chart per the Workshop Manual, Section 303-05.

3. Replace the Main Drive Belt and the Power Steering Pump and Pulley Assembly per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 211-02.





Part Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

072601A 2006-2007 F-Super Duty 2.0 Hrs.
6.0L Built From 1/1/2006
To 8/31/2006: Replace The
Power Steering Pump And
The Main Drive Belt,
Includes Time To Remove
And Install Radiator, Fan
Drive Clutch, Fan Shroud
(Do Not Use With 3674A,
8620F, 8005A, 8616A,
3733A, 8146A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A696 42





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