Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
A/C Belt Adjustment
PROPER BELT TENSION
Satisfactory performance of the belt driven accessories depends on belt condition and proper belt tension. Refer to Accessory Drive Belt
Inspection in this section. There are two belt tensioning methods given in order of preference:
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Belt tension gauge method.
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Torque equivalent method.
NOTE: The belt tension gauge method usually requires the vehicle to be raised on a hoist and the splash shield removed.
TORQUE EQUIVALENT METHOD
Adjustable accessory brackets provided with a 13 mm (1/2 inch) square hole for a torque wrench can use an equivalent torque value for belt
adjustment. Equivalent torque values for adjusting these accessory drive belts are specified in above image.
BELT TENSION GAUGE METHOD
Use belt tensioning Special Tool Kit C-4162 for conventional belts and Poly-V-belts. Adjust the belt tension for a New or Used belt as prescribed.
