Removal; Cleaning; Inspection; Drive Belts - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

7 - 8 ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.0/2.4L DOHC
DRIVE BELTS (Continued)

REMOVAL

POWER STEERING PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING
COMPRESSOR BELT
(1) Remove belt splash shield (Fig. 2).
(2) Using a wrench, rotate belt tensioner clockwise
(Fig. 3) until belt can be removed from power steer-
ing pump pulley. Gently, release spring tension on
tensioner.
(3) Remove belt (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Splash Shield
1 - RIGHT MOUNT BOLT ACCESS PLUG
2 - FASCIA
3 - SPLASH SHIELD
4 - CRANKSHAFT BOLT ACCESS PLUG
GENERATOR BELT
(1) Remove power steering pump/air conditioning
compressor drive belt.
(2) Loosen pivot bolt, then locking nut and adjust-
ing bolt (Fig. 5).
(3) Remove generator belt.
Fig. 3 Accessory Belt—Removing
1 - BOLT

CLEANING

Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves.
The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and cool-
ants before installing the drive belt.

INSPECTION

New developments in belt technology allow the belt
to greatly increase its life expectancy. Unless the belt
exhibits one of the following conditions do not replace
the belt.
• Excessive wear
• Frayed cords
• Severe glazing
Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks
across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These
minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable.
Parallel cracks are not (Fig. 6).
NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or
restorer on Poly-V Belts.
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