Belt Adjustment
NOTE:
For drive belt routing on models not covered in this article, information was not available. See underhood label for proper belt routing.
Belts should be adjusted to proper tension using belt tension gauge. See appropriate BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Some models may be equipped with an automatic belt tensioner. Ensure serpentine belts are routed properly. See Figure-Figure
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4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CARS
| Application |
New Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
Used Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus |
| 2.0L & 2.4L |
| A/C & Generator |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
| Power Steering |
130 (59) |
80 (36) |
| Neon & PT Cruiser |
| 2.0L & 2.4L |
| A/C & Pwr. Steering |
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| Generator |
135 (61) |
100 (45) |
| Sebring Coupe & Sedan |
| 2.4L |
| Power Steering |
143-187 (64-83) |
99-121 (44-54) |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.4L |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
V6 BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CARS
| Application |
New Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
Used Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
| Avenger, Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe |
| 2.5L |
| A/C |
110-132 (50-60) |
66-86 (30-39) |
| Generator & P/S |
176-221 (79-98) |
121-143 (54-64) |
| 3.0L |
| PS |
137-181 (61-80) |
95-117 (42-52) |
| Generator & A/C |
110-132 (50-60) |
66-86 (30-39) |
| Cirrus, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan 2.5L |
| A/C & Generator |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
| Power Steering |
130 (59) |
80 (36) |
| Concord, Intrepid, LHS, Prowler (3.5L Only) & 300M |
| 2.7L |
| Generator & Power Steering |
180-200 (78-91) |
120 (54) |
| 3.2L & 3.5L |
| A/C |
140-160 (64-73) |
120 (54) |
| Generator & Power Steering |
180-200 (78-91) |
120 (54) |
| Sebring Convertible |
| 2.5L & 2.7L |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - TRUCKS
| Application |
New Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
Used Belt - Lbs. (kg) |
| Dakota |
| 2.5L |
180-200 (82-91) |
140-160 (64-73) |
| 3.9L, 4.7 & 5.9L |
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| Durango |
| 4.7L, 5.2 & 5.9L |
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| FWD Van |
| Caravan & Voyager |
| 2.4L |
| A/C & Generator |
190 (86) |
115 (52) |
| Power Steering |
140 (64) |
90 (41) |
| 3.0L |
| A/C |
150 (68) |
80 (36) |
| Generator & P/S |
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| 3.3L & 3.8L |
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| Town & Country |
| 3.3L & 3.8L |
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| Ram Pickup & Ram Van/Wagon |
| All Engines |
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