Used A/C Belt

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2002 Dodge Stratus, 2002 Dodge Neon, 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Sebring, and 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A "used belt" is considered having more than 500 miles of service use.

Perform steps 1- 7 to change the tensioner spring from the NEW belt position, to the USED belt position. See Figure.

Insert a 1/2" drive breaker bar into the square opening on tensioner. Hold counterclockwise pressure on tensioner, while removing tensioner locking bolt. See Figure.
Carefully release the tension of spring on tensioner.
Remove pivot bolt, tensioner, and spring from front cover.
Insert spring into the USED belt position on tensioner bracket. See Figure.
Install spring, tensioner bracket, and pivot bolt.
Install pivot bolt. Tighten only finger tight, at this time.
Using a 1/2" drive breaker bar, apply counter-clockwise pressure until locking bolt can be installed.
Install the USED belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise until belt can be installed on pulleys.
Release tensioner and remove breaker bar. Belt is automatically adjusted with the tensioner's torsion spring.
Tighten tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt to 250 in. lbs. (28 Nm).
Install generator/power steering belt.