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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Adjustments Chrysler 300M I

4-CYLINDER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationNew Belt - Lbs. (Kg)(1) Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)
Neon
2.0L SOHC
A/C & Power Steering(2)(2)
Generator135 (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 Steering143-187 (65-85)99-121 (45-55)
Generator & Water Pump176-220 (80-100)99-121 (45-55)
Power Steering Without A/C143-187 (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.
(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.

4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

V6 DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationNew Belt - Lbs. (Kg)(1) Used Belt - Lbs. (Kg)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L
A/C(2)(2)
Power Steering & Generator180-200 (82-91)120 (54)
3.2L & 3.5L
A/C140-160 (64-73)120 (54)
Power Steering & Generator180-200 (82-91)120 (54)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
3.0L
Generator & A/C176-220 (80-100)121-143 (55-65)
Power Steering137-181 (62-82)95-117 (43-53)
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.7
A/C & Generator(3)(3)
Power Steering(3)(3)
(1) A used belt has more than 500 miles of service. (2) Tensioner is not an automatic tensioner. Torsion spring is for initial belt tension. After applying tensioner to belt, tighten locking bolt. (3) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.
(2)Tensioner is not an automatic tensioner. Torsion spring is for initial belt tension. After applying tensioner to belt, tighten locking bolt.
(3)Information is not available from manufacturer.

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