Procedure to Replace Accessory Drive belts on Avenger,Stratus and Sebring?

In this chapter the Drive belt/ Serpentine belt replacing procedure is provided.

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 3.0L Engine drive belts.

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

The procedure starts here:

3.0L Engine
Alternator And A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Loosen the tensioner pulley fixing nut.
3. With the tensioner pulley fixing nut temporarily tightened to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), set the belt tension or deflection amount to the standard value using the adjusting bolt.
4. Tighten the tension pulley fixing nut to 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm). 
   
   
   
   Fig. Alternator belt tension adjustment scheme (typical)

Power Steering Pump And A/C Compressor Drive Belt Tension Adjustment

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut A behind the tension pulley.
3. Adjust the belt deflection amount using the adjusting bolt B.
4. Tighten the fixing nut A to 33 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
   
   NOTE

   Check after turning the crankshaft one or more rotation clockwise.
5. Check the belt deflection amount and tension, and readjust if necessary.
   

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.

3.0L Engine
Alternator & A/C Compressor Tension Inspection

NOTE

The temperature of the belt surface should be as close as possible to underhood operating temperature.

Apply 22 lbs. (98 N) of force to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that the amount of tension is within 88-132 lbs. (392-598 N).

If a belt tension gauge is not available, apply 22 lbs. (98 N) of force to the middle of the drive belt between the pulleys (at the place indicated by the arrow) and check that the amount of deflection is between 0.27-0.34 inches (6.9-8.5mm).

Fig. Use of the belt tension gauge

Fig. Checking belt tension if no tension gauge is available (typical)

DRIVE BELT ROUTING DIAGRAMS:---

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-3.0L engine

Drive Belt replacing:---

3.0L Engines
Alternator And A/C Compressor Drive Belt

1. Loosen the tensioner pulley fixing nut.
2. Loosen the tensioner adjusting bolt until there is enough slack in the belt to remove it.
3. Remove the belt

To install:

1. Install the new belt over the crankshaft, A/C compressor, idler, tensioner and alternator pulleys.
2. Tighten the tensioner adjusting bolt until the belt reaches 176-221 lbs. (785-981 N) of tension or 0.24-0.30 inches (6.2-7.6mm) of deflection
   
   NOTE

   This is a higher tension than when inspecting a used belt. The new belt will stretch and relax to the inspection figures within a few hundred miles.
3. Tighten the tension pulley fixing nut to 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm). 

These details will help.

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