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Dodge Master
2,993 Answers
- Posted on Oct 29, 2009
Re: 1998 Dodge Avenger serpentine belt issue
What size of motor, do you have a/c and which belt are you replacing? Not sure about your engine size since you did not list it so please pick the applicable motor:
Sebring Coupe And Avenger (2.5L VIN N Engine)
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Loosen the tension pulley locknut.
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Rotate the adjusting bolt to decrease the belt tension.
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Remove the drive belt from the engine.
To install:
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Position the replacement belt around the pulleys, making sure the belt routing is correct.
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Adjust the belt by rotating the adjusting bolt until the correct tension is reached. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section for belt adjustment.
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Once the desired tension is reached, secure the locknut. Recheck the belt tension.
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After the belt is installed and adjusted properly, tighten the locknut to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
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Connect the negative battery cable.
2.0 DOHC
Power Steering Pump And A/C Belt
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Loosen the tension pulley locknut.
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Rotate the adjusting bolt to decrease the belt tension.
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Remove the drive belt from the engine.
To install:
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Position the replacement belt around the pulleys, making sure the belt routing is correct.
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Adjust the belt by rotating the adjusting bolt until the correct tension is reached. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section for belt adjustment.
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Once the desired tension is reached, secure the locknut. Recheck the belt tension.
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After the belt is installed and adjusted properly, tighten the locknut.
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Connect the negative battery cable.
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