QuestionMy daughter has 1996 sebring convertible that needs serpentine belt replaced. Shop want over $200. I want to replace it for her but with that price tag it seems it may be very involved. Any special information I need in order to replace. I.E. removal of any components. Can it be done in relatively quick time. I do have a serpentine belt tool.
Thanks
AnswerGENERATOR, POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT - 2.5L ENGINE
AIR CONDITIONING BELT AND GENERATOR BELT
To remove and install the air conditioning compressor and generator drive belt, first loosen the idler pulley lock bolt, then turn the adjusting screw to increase or decrease the idler pulley tension Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt Idler
To adjust the air conditioning and generator drive belt, loosen the idler pulley bolt Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt Idler and adjust belt tension by turning adjusting screw Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt Idler Tighten pulley bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) after adjustment.
POWER STEERING PUMP BELT
From the top of the vehicle loosen pivot bolt Power Steering Belt Adjustment
From under the vehicle loosen the locking bolts F and G Power Steering Belt Adjustment
Install the belt. Adjust belt tension with 1/2 in. breaker bar installed in adjusting bracket Power Steering Belt Adjustment See tension specification in chart Belt Tension Chart
Tighten locking bolt G to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) Power Steering Belt Adjustment
Tighten locking bolt F and the pivot bolt to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
