Dodge Repair: Serpentine Belt 98 Dodge Neon, power steering pump, belt tension


Question
Have a friend that is trying to change on a used vehicle he purchased and does not have the manual; any hints tips; sizes of wrenches or special tool requirements would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Answer
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP
Loosen the power steering pump locking bolts A and B and pivot bolt C Power Steering Pump Adjustment to remove and install belt and/or adjust belt tension.
Using a 1/2" breaker bar, adjust belt tension by applying torque to the square D hole on the power steering pivot bracket. Adjust tension to specification given in Belt Tension Chart.
Tighten in order, first tighten locking bolt A to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) then, bolt B to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) Then pivot bolt C to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
BELT TENSION CHART
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT GAUGE TORQUE  
Power Steering Pump and A/C Compressor  New 135 lb. 121 N·m (90 ft. lbs.)  
Used 100 lb. 81 N·m 60 ft. lbs.)  
Generator New 135 lb. Gauge adjustment method only
- Used 100 lb.

GENERATOR BELT
Loosen pivot bolt E then locking nut F and adjusting bolt G Generator Adjustment to remove and install belt and/or adjust belt tension.
Tighten adjusting bolt G, adjust belt tension to specification shown in Belt Tension Chart.
Tighten pivot bolt E to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Locking nut F to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)