PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
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.
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.
