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Generator And A/C COMRESSOR Drive Belt Tension Adjustment < 3.0L Engine >

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Loosen the tensioner pulley fixing nut.
  2. With the tensioner pulley fixing nut temporarily tightened to 15 +/- 5 N.m (11 +/- 4 ft-lb), set the belt tension or defection amount to the standard value using the adjusting bolt.

    Standard value: 

    BELT TENSION SPECIFICATION

    ITEM DURING ADJUSTMENT DURING REPLACEMENT
    Vibration frequency Hz 149 - 162 180 - 201
    Tension N (lb) 539 - 637 (121 - 143) 785 - 981 (176 - 221)
    Deflection (Reference value) mm (in) 9.0 - 10.1 (0.35 - 0.40) 6.2 - 7.6 (0.24 - 0.30)
    Fig 1: Loosening Tensioner Pulley Fixing Nut
    G04536877Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  3. Tighten the tension pulley fixing nut.

    Tightening torque: 49 +/- 10 N.m (36 +/- 7 ft-lb) 

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