Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the 7 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
Freestyle only
3. Remove the 3 A/C compressor pulley shield retainers and the shield.
All vehicles
4. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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To install, tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.