Belt-Accessory Drive: Removal: Removal-2.7L

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Accessory Drive Belt (2.7L Eng.)

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1 - IDLER PULLEY

2 - P/S PUMP

3 - A/C COMPRESSOR

4 - CRANKSHAFT

5 - TENSIONER

6 - GENERATOR

CAUTION: Do not let tensioner arm snap back to the freearm position, sever damage may occur to the tensioner.

Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic, spring loaded belt tensioner.

Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
Rotate belt tensioner (5) counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop. Remove belt, then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position.