Belt Tensioner - 3.3/3.8L; Drive Belts Description; Operation; Diagnosis And Testing - Accessory Drive Belt - Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual

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BELT TENSIONER - 3.3/3.8L (Continued)
Fig. 2 BELT TENSIONER - 3.3/3.8L
1 - BELT TENSIONER
2 - BOLT

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

CONDITION
INSUFFICIENT ACCESSORY
OUTPUT DUE TO BELT SLIPPAGE
BELT SQUEAL WHEN
ACCELERATING ENGINE
BELT SQUEAK AT IDLE
DRIVE BELTS
DESCRIPTION
The drive belts are a Poly-V type belt. Belt widths
vary depending on the various engine and accessory
packages. Satisfactory performance of these belts
depends on belt condition and proper belt tension.

OPERATION

The accessory drive belts form the link between
the engine crankshaft and the engine driven accesso-
ries.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Belt too loose
2. Belt excessively glazed or worn
1. Belts too loose
2. Belt glazed
1. Belts too loose
2. Dirt or paint imbedded in belt
3. Non-uniform belt
4. Misaligned pulleys
5. Non-uniform groove or eccentric
pulley
ACCESSORY DRIVE
CORRECTIONS
1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Replace and tighten as specified
1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Replace belts
1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
(b) Adjust power steering belt
tension (4 cyl. engine)
2. Replace belt
3. Replace belt
4. Align accessories
5. Replace pulley
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