Dodge Avenger Drive Belt Replacing?

How to replace Drive belt running on Accessory pulleys.

The Accessory drive belt Replacing procedure.

Please Note that this Procedure Covers all U.S. and Canadian models of the Chrysler/Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring Coupe and Dodge Stratus/ Stratus Coupe models for Year 1999 to 2005.

In this chapter the details are provided for 2.7L Engine drive belts.

The drive belt Adjustment,inspection,routing diagram and replacing procedure.

The procedure starts here:

2.7L Engine
ADJUSTMENT Details For A/C & Alternator Belt:

CAUTION

Do not check belt tension with engine running.

1. Engage a torque wrench, with a maximum 2 inch extension in the ¹ / ₂ inch square opening of the tensioner bracket.
2. Apply torque, counter-clockwise to the tensioner bracket.
   1. New belts: 104 ft. lbs. (141 Nm).
   2. Used belts: 71 ft. lbs. (96 Nm).
   3. Continue to apply torque while tightening the upper fastener. Tighten the fastener to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).
3. Remove the torque wrench from tensioner bracket, and torque lower tensioner bracket fastener to 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).
4. Verify proper belt tension

Power Steering Pump Belt Adjustment:

CAUTION

Do not check belt tension with engine running.

1. Insert a ¹ / ₂ - drive breaker bar into the square opening on the power steering pump bracket.
2. Hold clockwise pressure on power steering pump bracket and tighten adjusting bolt.
3. Verify proper belt tension

Accessory drive belt tension can be measured with Special Tool 8371 - Belt Tension Gauge Adapter, and the DRBIII® using the following procedures:

1. Connect 8371 to the DRBIII® following the instructions provided with tool.
2. Place end of microphone probe approximately 1 inch (2.54cm) from belt at one of the belt center span locations.
3. 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.
4. Adjust belt to obtain proper frequency (tension) listed below:

New Belts

A/C & Alternator: 185-235 lbs. (250-320 N)

Power Steering Pump: 120-180 lbs. (163-245 N)

Used Belts

A/C & Alternator: 110-160 lbs. (150-215 N)

Power Steering Pump: 70-115 lbs. (95-155 N)

CAUTION

Do not check belt tension with engine running.

1. Insert a ¹ / ₂ inch drive breaker bar into the square opening on the power steering pump bracket.
2. Hold clockwise pressure on the power steering pump bracket and tighten the adjusting bolt.
3. Verify proper belt tension.

Belt Tension Inspection:

Check the accessory drive belts for evidence of damage, cuts, cracks or any unusual wear and replace if necessary.
Inspect the drive belt for signs of glazing or cracking. A glazed belt will be perfectly smooth from slippage, while a good belt will have a slight texture of fabric visible. Cracks will usually start at the inner edge of the belt and run outward. All worn or damaged drive belts should be replaced immediately.

DRIVE BELT ROUTING DIAGRAMS:---

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.7L engine

Chrysler Cirrus & Sebring Convertible; Dodge Stratus; Plymouth Breeze

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-Chrysler 2.7L engine

Replacing Procedure for drive belts:---

2.7L Engine
A/C & Alternator Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Loosen tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
4. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove belt

To install:

1. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt on pulleys, tensioner in slack position, slip belt over idler last.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
4. Lower vehicle. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Installing A/C & alternator belt-2.7L engine

Power Steering Belt Replacing procedure:--

Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
Remove the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
Loosen belt adjusting bolt. It is not necessary to loosen the pivot bolt on the power steering pump. There is a bushing incorporated into the power steering pump/bracket that allows it to pivot.
Remove the power steering belt.


To install:

Install the power steering belt on pulleys.
Adjust drive belt tension.
Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
Lower vehicle.

These details will help.

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