Reference Number(s): 12-1-13, Date of Issue: January 20, 2012 FORD:2011 F-Super Duty

Powerstroke 6.7 Proper Belt Routing TSB

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ISSUE Some 2011 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a Powerstroke 6.7L diesel and a single alternator may exhibit premature belt wear after the belt was replaced or removed for servicing another component. ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition. SERVICE PROCEDURE This concern is due to improper belt routing at the upper idler pulley. The belt must be routed over the upper idler pulley. Routing the belt under the upper idler pulley will result in belt to belt contact. Belt routing information is listed in Work Shop Manual (WSM) section 303-05.

Description

Reference Number(s): 12-1-13, Date of Issue: January 20, 2012
FORD:2011 F-Super Duty

ISSUE

Some 2011 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a Powerstroke 6.7L diesel and a single alternator may exhibit premature belt wear after the belt was replaced or removed for servicing another component.

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

This concern is due to improper belt routing at the upper idler pulley. The belt must be routed over the upper idler pulley. Routing the belt under the upper idler pulley will result in belt to belt contact. Belt routing information is listed in Work Shop Manual (WSM) section 303-05.

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