Part number for the serpentine belt and tensioner needed

Tiny
SLUZFINEST
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  • 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
  • 2.4L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 152,460 MILES
The serpentine belt is squeaking when the A/C is on or when the accelerator is pressed.
Monday, November 30th, 2020 AT 9:32 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

I attached the part number for the belt and tensioner from Rock Auto for you.

I also attached the procedure for you.

Roy

REMOVAL

POWER STEERING PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT

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1. Remove belt splash shield (Fig. 2).

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2. Using a wrench, rotate belt tensioner clockwise (Fig. 3) until belt can be removed from power steering pump pulley. Gently, release spring tension on tensioner.

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3. Remove belt (Fig. 4).

GENERATOR BELT
1. Remove power steering pump/air conditioning compressor drive belt.

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2. Loosen pivot bolt, then locking nut and adjusting bolt (Fig. 5).
3. Remove generator belt.

CLEANING
Clean all foreign debris from belt pulley grooves.
The belt pulleys must be free of oil, grease, and coolants before installing the drive belt.

INSPECTION
Belt replacement under any or all of the following conditions is required:
Excessive wear
Frayed cords
Severe glazing

Poly-V Belt system may develop minor cracks across the ribbed side (due to reverse bending). These minor cracks are considered normal and acceptable.

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Parallel cracks are not (Fig. 6).

NOTE: Do not use any type of belt dressing or restorer on Poly-V Belts.

INSTALLATION
GENERATOR BELT

NOTE: When installing drive belt onto pulleys, make sure that belt is properly routed and all V-grooves make proper contact with pulley grooves.

1. Install belt and/or adjust belt tension by tightening adjusting bolt. Adjust belt to specification shown in Belt Tension Chart.
2. Check belt tension using Special Tool 8371 - Belt Tension Gauge Adapter, and the DRBIII using the following procedures:

WARNING: DO NOT CHECK BELT TENSION WITH ENGINE RUNNING.

A. Connect 8371 to the DRBIII following the instructions provided in tool kit.

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b. Place end of microphone probe approximately 2.54 cm (1 inch) from belt at one of the belt center span locations shown in (Fig. 7).
C. Pluck the belt a minimum of 3 times. (Use your finger or other suitable object)
d. The frequency of the belt in Hertz (Hz) will display on DRBIII screen.
E. Adjust belt to obtain proper frequency (tension). Refer to the belt tension chart for specifications.
3. Tighten pivot bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. Lbs.) And locking nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. Lbs.) (Fig. 5).
4. Install power steering pump/air conditioning compressor drive belt.

BELT TENSION CHART

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POWER STEERING PUMP/AIR CONDITIONING
COMPRESSOR BELT

NOTE: When installing drive belt onto pulleys, make sure that belt is properly routed and all V-grooves make proper contact with pulley grooves.

1. Install belt (Fig. 4) over all pulleys except for the power steering pump pulley.
2. Using a wrench, rotate belt tensioner clockwise (Fig. 3) until belt can be installed onto power steering pump pulley. Release spring tension onto belt.
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Monday, November 30th, 2020 AT 11:41 AM

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