Standard Procedure - Checking Accessory Drive Belt Tension - 2.7L
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.
WARNING:
DO NOT CHECK BELT TENSION WITH ENGINE RUNNING.
Accessory drive belt tension can be measured with Special Tool 8371 - Belt Tension Gauge Adapter, and the DRBIII® using the following procedures:
- Connect 8371 to the DRBIII® following the instructions provided with tool.
- Place end of microphone probe approximately 2.54 cm (1 in.) from belt at one of the belt center span locations shown in Fig 1.
- Pluck the belt a minimum of 3 times. (Use your finger or other suitable tool) The frequency of the belt in hertz (Hz) will display on DRBIII® screen.
- Adjust belt to obtain proper frequency (tension). Refer to 2.7L ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSION CHART for belt tension specifications.
| 1 - POWER STEERING BELT CENTER SPAN |
| 2 - AC/GENERATOR BELT CENTER SPAN |
2.7L ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT TENSION CHART
| Accessory Drive Belt | Belt Tension | ||
| Air Conditioning Compressor/Generator | New | 185 - 235 lbs. | 204 - 230 Hz |
| Used* | 110 - 160 lbs | 157 - 190 Hz | |
| Power Steering Pump | New | 120 - 180 lbs. | 122 - 170 Hz |
| Used* | 70 - 115 lbs. | 94 - 136 Hz | |
| *A belt is considered used after 15 minutes of run-in time. | |||