Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 304
(3) Remove torque wrench from tensioner bracket,
and torque lower tensioner bracket fastener to 28
N·m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Verify proper belt tension (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING ACCESSORY
DRIVE BELT TENSION - 2.7L).
USED BELT
(1) Engage a torque wrench, with a maximum 2
inch extension in the 1/2 inch square opening of the
tensioner bracket (Fig. 9).
(2) Apply 96 N·m (71 ft. lbs.) of torque, counter-
clockwise to the tensioner bracket while tightening
the upper fastener. Torque fastener to 28 N·m (250
in. lbs.) (Fig. 9).
(3) Remove torque wrench from tensioner bracket,
and torque lower tensioner bracket fastener to 28
N·m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Verify proper belt tension (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING ACCESSORY
DRIVE BELT TENSION - 2.7L).
POWER STEERING PUMP BELT TENSIONING
(1) Insert a 1/2” drive breaker bar into the square
opening on the power steering pump bracket.
(2) Hold clockwise pressure on power steering
pump bracket and tighten adjusting bolt.
(3) Verify proper belt tension (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING ACCESSORY
DRIVE BELT TENSION - 2.7L).
Fig. 9 Air Conditioning Compressor/Generator Belt
Adjustment - 2.7L
1 - TENSIONER BRACKET
2 - TORQUE WRENCH WITH TWO INCH EXTENSION
JR
ACCESSORY DRIVE
7 - 9
DRIVE BELTS (Continued)