Need to know how to change the air condition & alternator belts

1995-98 Models

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the splash guard on the right side of the vehicle.
3. Loosen the alternator belt idler pulley.
4. Slip the drive belt off the alternator pulley.
5. Remove the four air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the radiator fan and fan shroud.
7. Move the air conditioning compressor forward.
8. Disconnect the alternator harness connector.
9. Remove the alternator mounting bolts, and lower the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Hold the alternator in place and install the mounting bolts.
2. Plug in the alternator harness connector.
3. Move the air conditioning compressor back into location.
4. Install the radiator cooling fan and shroud.
5. Install the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Place the drive belt on the alternator pulley.
7. Tighten the drive belt to the proper tension with the idler pulley.
8. Install the splash guard.
9. Connect the negative battery terminal.

Proper belt tension is important. A belt that is too tight may cause alternator bearing failure; one that is too loose will cause a gradual battery discharge and/or belt slippage, resulting in belt breakage from overheating.

Should just be the serpentine belt and then the alternator, it is a little tight to work area wise.

• TESTING
• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Alternator

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TESTING

The easiest way to test the performance of the alternator is to perform a regulated voltage test.

1. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature.
2. Connect a voltmeter between the positive and negative terminals of the battery.
3. Voltage should be 14.1-14.7 volts.
4. If voltage is higher or lower than specification, connect a voltmeter between the battery positive (B+) voltage output terminal of the alternator and a good engine ground.
5. Voltage should be 14.1-14.7 volts.
6. If voltage is still out of specification, a problem exists in the alternator or voltage regulator.
7. If voltage is now within specification, a problem exists in the wiring to the battery or in the battery itself.

Many automotive parts stores have alternator bench testers available for use by customers. An alternator bench test is the most definite way to determine the condition of your alternator.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1993-94 Models
See Figures 1 through 5

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, for safety purposes.
2. Remove the right side splash guard from under the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the alternator lead wires and connections. Label them if you are unsure of their locations.

Fig. Fig. 1: The large positive lead connection is protected by a rubber boot

Fig. Fig. 2: Make sure the alternator ground wire is also removed

1. Loosen the drive belt adjusting bolt and slip the belt off the pulley.
2. Remove the lower adjustment bolt, followed by the upper pivot bolt.

Fig. Fig. 3: Remove the lower adjustment bolt ...

Fig. Fig. 4: ... followed by the upper pivot bolt. Make sure you support the alternator

1. Lower the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Using a C-clamp and a socket, push the upper pivot bushing back in it's bore until it bottoms out.

Fig. Fig. 5: Using a C-clamp to push in the pivot bushing will make installation easier

1. Raise the alternator into the engine bracket, and push the upper pivot bolt all the way through the bracket to support it.
2. Install the lower adjustment bolt, followed by the upper pivot nut.
3. Place the belt on the alternator pulley, and tighten the belt.
4. Tighten the upper and lower mounting bolts.
5. Engage the alternator lead wires and connections.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Start the vehicle, and check for proper operation.
8. Readjust the belt tension, if necessary. Install the lower splash guard.

1995-98 Models

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the splash guard on the right side of the vehicle.
3. Loosen the alternator belt idler pulley.
4. Slip the drive belt off the alternator pulley.
5. Remove the four air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Remove the radiator fan and fan shroud.
7. Move the air conditioning compressor forward.
8. Disconnect the alternator harness connector.
9. Remove the alternator mounting bolts, and lower the alternator from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Hold the alternator in place and install the mounting bolts.
2. Plug in the alternator harness connector.
3. Move the air conditioning compressor back into location.
4. Install the radiator cooling fan and shroud.
5. Install the air conditioning compressor mounting bolts.
6. Place the drive belt on the alternator pulley.
7. Tighten the drive belt to the proper tension with the idler pulley.
8. Install the splash guard.
9. Connect the negative battery terminal.

Proper belt tension is important. A belt that is too tight may cause alternator bearing failure; one that is too loose will cause a gradual battery discharge and/or belt slippage, resulting in belt breakage from overheating.

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Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.7L engine
Chrysler Cirrus & Sebring Convertible; Dodge Stratus; Plymouth Breeze

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-Chrysler 2.7L engine

2.7L Engine
A/C & Alternator Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Loosen tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
4. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove belt

To install:

1. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt on pulleys, tensioner in slack position, slip belt over idler last.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
4. Lower vehicle.
   
   
   

   Fig. Installing A/C & alternator belt-2.7L engine
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
4. Loosen the tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
5. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove the belt

To install:

1. With the tensioner in a slack position, install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor/alternator belt on the pulleys. Slip the belt over the idler last.
2. Adjust the drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
   

Power Steering Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Loosen belt adjusting bolt. It is not necessary to loosen the pivot bolt on the power steering pump. There is a bushing incorporated into the power steering pump/bracket that allows it to pivot.
5. Remove the power steering belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering belt on pulleys.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
5. Lower vehicle.

The serpentine belt routing diagram on VW Golf mk5 1.6 FSi m.y. 2004

1. Without A/C (Air Conditioning)




2. With A/C (Air Conditioning)


AC = Air Conditioning (A/C)
CS = Crankshaft
G = Guide pulley
Gen = Generator (Alternator)
T = Tensioner
WP = Water Pump

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.2L Engines
CHRYSLER ALTERNATOR

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Label and disconnect the wiring (for easy installation).
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor drive belt, if equipped.
4. Loosen the alternator adjusting bracket bolt and adjusting bolt. Remove the alternator belt.
5. Remove the bracket and mounting bolts.
6. Remove the pivot bolt and nut.
7. Lift the alternator from the vehicle.

When lifting the alternator out of the vehicle on some years with A/C, clearance may be restricted by the condenser cooling fan assembly or the A/C compressor and mounting bracket assembly, if so, removal of one of these items will be necessary.
To install:

1. Position the alternator against the engine.
2. Install the pivot bolt and nut.
3. Install the mounting bracket bolts, and adjusting bolt.
4. Install drive belts and adjust to specification.
5. Tighten all the mounting bolts and nuts.
6. Connect all alternator terminals.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

BOSCH ALTERNATOR

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the wiring and label for easy installation.
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor drive belt.
4. Loosen the alternator adjusting bracket locknut and adjusting screw. Remove the alternator belt.
5. Remove the bracket locknut and mounting bolt.
6. Remove the pivot bolt and nut.
7. Remove the alternator from the engine.

To install:

1. Position the alternator against the engine.
2. Install pivot bolt and nut.
3. Set the mounting bracket in place and install the bracket mounting bolt and locknut.
4. Install the drive belts and adjust to specification.
5. Tighten all the mounting bolts and nuts.
6. Connect all alternator terminals.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

A/C Compressor Belt

1. Remove the alternator/power steering and water pump drive belt to gain access to the air conditioning belt.
   

2. Loosen the tensioner pulley locknut, then turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the tensioner pulley assembly. Remove the belt.
   

To install:

1. Install the belt.
   

2. To adjust the belt, loosen the tensioner pulley nut and adjust the belt tension by tightening the adjusting screw. Tighten the pulley nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) after adjustment.
   

3. Install the alternator/power steering and water pump drive belt and adjust.
   

4. Start the engine and check for proper belt alignment and any abnormal noise.
   

I need to know your engine size and which belt you need to install....alternator/power steering belt or the air conditioning compressor belt on the 3.0L engine?

2.4L: Power steering pump belt or the A/C compressor and alternator belt?

This is for the 3.3L and 3.8L:



Accessory drive belt adjustment—3.3L and 3.8L engines

The tensioner is the 3 1/2" pulley located between power steering pump and alternator down about 5" on front of engine. Does it have air conditioning?
If you need the diagram please post your email address and I will email it to you as I do not know how to post pictures on this.