A/C belt

1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
293,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DSTUART6168
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Is there a tension adjustment on a 3.0 liter engine A/C belt?


Jul 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM
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A spring-loaded one for the serpentine belt and an adjustment bolt for the AC belt.
Jul 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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Where is the adjustment bolt located?
Jul 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The bolt for the AC belt sticks up in front of the idler pulley. Turn it counterclockwise about ten turns. Next, loosen the lock nut at the center of that pulley and it will slide down about a half inch. That is enough to pull the belt off. When you reinstall it, tighten the bolt to draw the pulley up, then tighten the lock nut.
Jul 26, 2011 at 2:13 AM
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