Caravan FWD V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1991)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
A/C Belt
Fig. 27 A/C Pulley Removal
1.
Loosen adjusting locknut, then turn jack-screw, Fig. 27, counterclockwise to reduce belt tension and remove belt.
2.
When reinstalling belt, adjust belt tension to 5/16 inch deflection between pulleys.
Accessory Drive Belt
WARNING: Belts must be checked with engine not running.
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS
Fig. 2 Air Conditioning Belt
A/C Belt
1. Loosen Adjusting Lock Nut Fig. 2.
2. Turn adjusting "jack" screw counterclockwise to reduce belt tension. Remove belt.
3. Reinstall.
4. Adjust belt tension. A small spring scale can be used to establish the ten-pound belt load. Belt deflection under a ten-pound push or pull should be
between 6 mm (1/4 in.) to 8mm (5/16 in.). Tighten pulley nut to 57 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) after adjustment.