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V6 Drive Belt Adjustment

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

Application New Belt Used Belt
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 (37)
Power Steering 130 (58) 80 (37)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L
A/C (1) (1)
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 (37)
Power Steering 150 (68) 80 (37)
(1) Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required. Automatic belt tensioner must be properly positioned depending on whether a new or used belt is installed. For positioning of automatic belt tensioner, see appropriate article in ENGINES.