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4-Cylinder Drive Belt Adjustment

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2001 Plymouth Neon, 2001 Dodge Stratus, 2001 Dodge Neon, 2001 Dodge Intrepid, and 2001 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt - Lbs. (Kg) (1) Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)
Neon
2.0L SOHC
A/C & Power Steering (2) (2)
Generator 135 (61) 70 (32)
PT Cruiser
2.4L
Generator (3) (3)
A/C & Power Steering (2) (2)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L
A/C & Power Steering 143-187 (65-85) 99-121 (45-55)
Generator & Water Pump 176-220 (80-100) 99-121 (45-55)
Power Steering Without A/C 143-187 (65-85) 99-121 (45-55)
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L
A/C & Generator (2) (2)
Power Steering (3) (3)
(1) A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required.
(3) Information is not available from manufacturer.