Chrysler Repair: serpentine belt, serpentine belt, pivot bolt


Question
Hi Kevin i have a 02 sebring with 96thousand miles 2.4 ltr I need to change the serpentine belt. it's real tight in there, do I need to take off the wheel and inside fender to get to it? does any adjustments have to be done after the new one is on? Thanks, steve

Answer
REMOVAL - 2.0L/2.4L
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR/GENERATOR BELT
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove right front wheel and belt splash shield.
Insert a 3/8” drive breaker bar into the square opening of the belt tensioner pivot bracket.
CAUTION: Avoid excessive force to over compress belt tensioner. This may result in damage to the belt tensioner.

Gently apply a force to rotate belt tensioner clockwise until the belt tensioner bottoms out and the belt can be removed from pulleys (Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner).
Remove belt.
Gently release tensioner.
POWER STEERING PUMP BELT
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove right front wheel and belt splash shield.
Remove air conditioning compressor/generator belt.
Loosen pivot bolt and locking bolt/nut.
Release tension on belt by moving pump assembly inward towards engine.
Remove belt.