BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Belts should be adjusted to proper tension using belt tension gauge. See BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Some models may be equipped with an automatic belt tensioner. Ensure serpentine belts are routed properly. (Scheme 5)- (Scheme 8).
| Application | New Belt / Lbs. (kg) | (1) Used Belt / Lbs. (kg) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger, Sebring & Sebring Coupe | ||||
| 2.5L | ||||
| A/C | 110-132 (50-60) | 66-86 (30-39) | ||
| Generator & P/S | 143-187 (65-85) | 99-121 (45-55) | ||
| Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus | ||||
| 2.5L | ||||
| A/C & Generator | 150 (68) | 80 (36) | ||
| Power Steering | 130 (59) | 80 (36) | ||
| Concord, Intrepid, LHS & Vision | ||||
| 3.3L & 3.5L | ||||
| All Belts | 140-160 (64-73) | 120 (54) | ||
| LHS & New Yorker | ||||
| 3.5L | ||||
| All Belts | 140-160 (64-73) | 120 (54) | ||
| Sebring Convertible | ||||
| 2.5L | ||||
| A/C & Generator | 150 (68) | 80 (36) | ||
| Power Steering | 130 (59) | 80 (36) | ||
| (1) Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service. | ||||
| (1) | Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service. |
BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS
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Scheme 8
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenger & Sebring | |||
| Coolant Replacement Interval | 30,000 Miles Or 24 Months | ||
| Coolant Capacity | 7.4 Qts. (7.0L) | ||
| Pressure Cap | 16 psi | ||
| Thermostat | |||
| Starts To Open | 195°F (91°C) | ||
| Fully Opens | 216°F (102°C) | ||
| Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus | |||
| Coolant Replacement Interval | 45,000 Miles Or 36 Months | ||
| Coolant Capacity | |||
| 2.5L | 10.5 Qts. (10.0L) | ||
| Pressure Cap | 14-18 psi | ||
| Thermostat | |||
| Starts To Open | 192-199°F (88-93°C) | ||
| Fully Opens | 220°F (104°C) | ||
| Concord, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision | |||
| Coolant Replacement Interval | 45,000 Miles Or 36 Months | ||
| Coolant Capacity | |||
| 3.3L | 10.0 Qts. (9.5L) | ||
| 3.5L | 12.0 Qts. (11.4L) | ||
| Pressure Cap | 14-18 psi | ||
| Thermostat | |||
| Starts To Open | 192-199°F (88-93°C) | ||
| Fully Opens | 220°F (104°C) | ||
| Sebring Convertible | |||
| Coolant Replacement Interval | 45,000 Miles Or 36 Months | ||
| Coolant Capacity | |||
| 2.5L | 10.5 Qts. (10.0L) | ||
| Pressure Cap | 14-18 psi | ||
| Thermostat | |||
| Starts To Open | 192-199°F (88-93°C) | ||
| Fully Opens | 220°F (104°C) | ||
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS