Chrysler 2000 LHS - Page 222

(2) Carefully release spring load of the torsion
spring on the tensioner.
(3) Remove pivot bolt, tensioner, and spring from
front timing cover.
(4) Insert spring arm into the NEW belt position
on the tensioner (Fig. 43).
(5) Install torsion spring, tensioner, and pivot bolt.
(6) Install pivot bolt. Tighten only finger tight, at
this time.
(7) Using a 1/2” drive breaker bar, apply counter-
clockwise pressure until locking bolt can be installed.
(8) Rotate tensioner counterclockwise until the
NEW belt can be installed on pulleys. See (Fig. 44)
for belt routing.
(9) Release tensioner and remove breaker bar. Belt
is automatically adjusted with the tensioner’s torsion
spring.
(10) Tighten tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt
to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig. 42).
(11) Install generator/power steering belt.
INSTALLATION—USED BELT
NOTE: A “used belt” is considered having more
than 500 miles of service use.
NOTE: Perform steps1–7tochange the tensioner
spring from the NEW belt position, to the USED belt
position.
(1) Insert a 1/2” drive breaker bar into the square
opening on tensioner. Hold counterclockwise pressure
on tensioner, while removing tensioner locking bolt
(Fig. 42).
(2) Carefully release the tension of spring on ten-
sioner.
(3) Remove pivot bolt, tensioner, and spring from
front cover.
(4) Insert spring into the USED belt position on
tensioner bracket (Fig. 43).
(5) Install spring, tensioner bracket, and pivot
bolt.
(6) Install pivot bolt. Tighten only finger tight, at
this time.
Fig. 42 Air Conditioning Drive Belt—Removal and
Installation
1 – 1/2” DRIVE BREAKER BAR
2 – TENSIONER
3 – PIVOT BOLT
4 – LOCKING BOLT
Fig. 43 Air Conditioning Belt Tensioner Spring
Position
1 – TENSIONER
2 – TORSION SPRING
3 – NEW BELT POSITION
4 – USED BELT POSITION
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)