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⁾

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.