Dodge Repair: 1999 Dodge Stratus Steering belt instalation, power steering pump, belt tension


Question
We are trying to put a steering belt on a 1999 Dodge Stratus car 2.4 L, but don't know how to release the tension.

Answer
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - 2.0/2.4L ENGINES
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR AND GENERATOR BELT
Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.0/2.4L Engines
Loosen T-Bolt locking nut A and pivot bolt B to remove and install Poly V belt and/or adjust belt tension Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt Adjustment
Tighten adjusting bolt to adjust belt tension to specification shown in Belt Tension Chart.
Tighten T-Bolt locking nut A and pivot bolt B to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Air Conditioning Compressor and Generator Belt Adjustment
POWER STEERING PUMP BELT
From the top of the vehicle loosen pivot bolt C.
From under the vehicle loosen locking bolts D and E Power Steering Belt Adjustment
Install the belt. Adjust belt tension with 1/2 in. breaker bar installed in adjusting bracket. See Belt Tension Chart.
Tighten locking bolt D to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Power Steering Belt Adjustment
Tighten locking bolt E to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.)
Tighten pivot bolt C to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)