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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Adjustments Dodge Intrepid II

4-CYLINDER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationNew Belt(1) Used Belt
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L
A/C & Generator150 (68)80 (36)
Power Steering130 (59)80 (36)
Neon
2.0L SOHC
A/C & Power Steering(2)(2)
Generator135 (61)100 (45)
(1) A used belt has more than 500 miles of service. (2) Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required.
(1)A used belt has more than 500 miles of service.
(2)Automatic belt tensioner is used and no adjustment is required.

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)
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
A/C110-132 (50-60)66-86 (30-39)
Generator & Power Steering143-187 (65-85)99-121 (45-55)
Cirrus & Stratus
2.5L
A/C & Generator150 (68)80 (36)
Power Steering130 (58)80 (36)
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 Convertible
2.5L
A/C & Generator150 (68)80 (36)
Power Steering150 (68)80 (36)
(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.
(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.

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