Concorde V6-2.7L VIN R (1998)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Customer Interest
A/C Belt - Noise/Fraying
NO: 07-02-98
GROUP: Cooling
DATE: Feb. 27, 1998
SUBJECT:
A/C Belt Noise/Fraying
MODELS:
1998 (LH) Concorde/Intrepid
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ENGINE.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The A/C belt or tensioner pulley may be making noise or the belt may be fraying at the edge.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the A/C belt for fraying, the A/C belt tensioner contacting the front cover, or the A/C belt tensioner bracket bent. If any of these conditions exist,
perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
04792578AA
Bracket, A/C Belt Tensioner
1
04792577AA
Bushing, Tensioner Pulley
1
06101436
Bolt, Tensioner Pulley
AR(1)
04792071
Belt, A/C
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves replacing the A/C belt tensioner bracket, the pulley bushing and bolt, and discarding the spacer from the pivot bolt.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE A/C BELT TENSIONER LOCKING BOLT WITHOUT FIRST HOLDING THE TENSIONER WITH A 1/2" DRIVE
BREAKER BAR, AS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT.
1.
Insert a 1/2" drive breaker bar into the square opening on the tensioner. Hold counterclockwise pressure on the tensioner, while removing
tensioner locking bolt.
2.
Carefully release the tension of spring on the tensioner.
3.
Remove the A/C pivot bolt, pivot bolt spacer, tensioner, and spring from the front timing cover.
