Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L (1990)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Fig. 19 Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly
Fig. 20 Serpentine Drive Belt Removal
The automatic tensioner is equipped with an indexing arrow on the back of the tensioner housing. If a new belt is being installed, the arrow must be
within approximately 1/8 inch of the point B indexing mark. If an old belt is being used, it must not pass the point marked A, Fig. 19.
REMOVAL
1.
Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner, Fig. 20.
2.
Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
3.
Remove belt from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position drive belt over all pulleys except idler pulley.
2.
Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.