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Drive Belt Adjustment

BELT ADJUSTMENT (TENSION IN LBS. (KG) USING BELT TENSION GAUGE)

Application  New Belt (1)Used Belt 
Caravan
2.4L
A/C & Generator 190 (86) 115 (52)
Power Steering 140 (64) 90 (41)
3.0L
A/C 150 (68) 80 (36)
Generator & Power Steering (2) (2)
3.3L & 3.8L (2) (2)
Dakota
2.5L 200 (91) 160 (73)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L (2) (2)
Durango
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L (2) (2)
Ram Pickup, Ram Van & Ram Wagon (2) (2)
Town & Country
3.3L & 3.8L (2) (2)
Voyager
2.4L
A/C & Generator 190 (86) 115 (52)
Power Steering 140 (64) 90 (41)
3.0L
A/C 150 (68) 80 (36)
Generator & Power Steering (2) (2)
3.3L (2) (2)
(1) Used belt is a belt that has been in service for more than 15 minutes.
(2) Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not required.