Drive Belt Adjustment - Pt Cruiser

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BELT ADJUSTMENT - PT CRUISER (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application

New Belt - Lbs. (Kg)

⁽¹⁾ Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)

A/C & Power Steering

⁽²⁾

Generator

135 (61)

100 (45.4)

⁽¹⁾	A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.

⁽²⁾	Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - PT CRUISER (In Hertz Using DRBIII & Belt Tension Gauge Adapter)

Application

⁽¹⁾ New Belt - Hz

⁽¹⁾ Used Belt -Hz

Generator

235-247

207-217

⁽¹⁾	DRBIII and Belt Tension Gauge Adapter (8371) must be used to check belt tension frequency. For procedure on checking drive belt tension, see appropriate COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING article in ENGINES.