QuestionQUESTION: Kevin, I am in need of a little light on replacing the belt on a 96 Plymouth Voyager. The one expert in the Plymouth section appears to be away on vacation. So perhaps the vans are similar enough.
I am honestly unsure where to loosen the belt. The Alternator appears to be fix mounted, as does the idler wheel. I have apprenticed as a HD Mechanic, and realize the answer is most likely staring me in the face.
Thank You,
Rob
ANSWER: what engine size?
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QUESTION: The engine is 3.0L.
Answer3.0L ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
REMOVE/INSTALL-ADJUST
AIR CONDITIONING BELT
To remove and install the air conditioning compressor drive belt, first loosen the idler pulley lock nut, then turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the idler pulley Accessory Drive Belts - 3.0L Engine and Air Conditioning Belt Idler .
To adjust the air conditioning drive belt, loosen the idler pulley nut Accessory Drive Belts - 3.0L Engine and adjust belt tension by tightening adjusting screw Accessory Drive Belts - 3.0L Engine and Air Conditioning Belt Idler . Tighten pulley nut to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) after adjustment.
GENERATOR/POWER STEERING PUMP BELT
The Poly-V generator/power steering pump belt is provided with a dynamic tensioner Release Belt Tensioner to maintain proper belt tension. To remove or install this belt, apply force in a clockwise direction to the tensioner pulley bolt Release Belt Tensioner
