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V6 Drive Belt Adjustment

V6 BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt Lbs. (Kg) (1) Used Belt Lbs. (Kg)
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
A/C 110-132 (50-60) 66-86 (30-39)
Generator & Power Steering 143-187 (65-85) 99-121 (45-55)
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L
A/C & Generator 150 (68) 80 (36)
Power Steering 130 (58) 80 (36)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L
A/C (2) (2)
Power Steering & Generator 180-200 (82-91) 120 (54)
3.2L & 3.5L
A/C 140-160 (64-73) 120 (54)
Power Steering & Generator 180-200 (82-91) 120 (54)
Sebring Convertible
2.5L
A/C & Generator 150 (68) 80 (36)
Power Steering 150 (68) 80 (36)
(1) A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.
(2) Tensioner is not an automatic tensioner. Torsion spring is for initial belt tension. After applying tensioner to belt, tighten locking bolt.