Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN V (2002)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
GENERATOR/POWER STEERING BELT
The Poly-V generator/power steering belt has an adjustable tensioner pulley located on the front timing belt cover.
1. Loosen tensioner pulley locking nut.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove the two push clips attaching lower air shield to engine cradle. Remove air shield.
4. Loosen tensioner adjusting bolt until the belt can be removed.
AIR CONDITIONING BELT
1. Remove generator/power steering drive belt to gain access to the air conditioning drive belt.
2. To remove air conditioning drive belt, first loosen the tensioner pulley lock nut, then loosen the adjusting screw to the tensioner pulley assembly
until the belt can be removed (Fig. 6).
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:
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Excessive wear
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Frayed cords
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Severe glazing