Adjustments Belt Tension; Automatic Belt Tensioner And Pulley Description; Removal; Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

PT
DRIVE BELTS (Continued)
ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION
For belt tension adjustment procedure, (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -

INSTALLATION).

AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER
AND PULLEY
DESCRIPTION
The automatic belt tensioner (Fig. 9) maintains
proper tension on the power steering and air condi-
tioning belt. The tensioner pulley can be serviced
separately.
NOTE: Tensioner arm should move freely and main-
tain 33–46 lb. tension on belt.

REMOVAL

(1) Remove power steering/air conditioning com-
pressor belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY
DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove tensioner mounting bolt and remove
tensioner assembly (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove tensioner pulley, if replacing the pul-
ley.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install tensioner pulley and bolt, if removed.
Tighten bolt to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).
ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.0/2.4L DOHC
Fig. 9 Automatic Belt Tensioner
1 - TORQUE STRUT BRACKET
2 - BOLT
3 - AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER ASSEMBLY
(2) Install tensioner assembly to engine and
tighten bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 9).
(3) Install power steering/air conditioning compres-
sor belt (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY
DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).
NOTE: Tensioner arm should move freely and main-
tain 33–46 lb. tension on belt.
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