What size bolt holds the power steering belt tensioner on a 1992 plymouth accliam

The power steering pump has has mounting bolts that also serve to hold tension on the belt. Same for the alternator. Loosen the bolts but don't take completely out, push the pump or alternator towards the engine to release tension. Replace the belts. Use a long handled pry bar to push against the alternator or power steering pump to apply tension to the new belt while simultaneously tighten the bolts.

ADJUSTMENT

Excessive belt tension will cause damage to the alternator and water pump pulley bearings, while, on the other hand, loose belt tension will produce slip and premature wear on the belt. Therefore, be sure to adjust the belt tension to the proper level.
To adjust the tension on a drive belt, loosen the adjusting bolt or fixing bolt locknut on the alternator, alternator bracket or tension pulley. Then move the alternator or turn the adjusting bolt to adjust belt tension. Once the desired value is reached, secure the bolt or locknut and recheck tension.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L Engines

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L engines
Alternator Belt

Fig. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the alternator belt from the engine

1. Loosen the alternator support nut.
2. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt.
3. Rotate the adjuster bolt counter clockwise to release the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the adjuster bolt clockwise until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt and the alternator support nut.

POWER STEERING BELT

Fig. After the adjusting and fixed bolts are loosened, rotate the pump . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the power steering belt from the engine

1. Remove the alternator belt as described above.
2. Loosen the power steering pump adjusting bolts.
3. Remove the power steering pump fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
4. Rotate the pump toward the engine and remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the pump until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolts on the pump.
4. Tighten the fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
5. Install the alternator belt.

A/C COMPRESSOR BELT

1. Loosen the tension pulley and remove the belt.
2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

3.0L DOHC, 3.0L SOHC Galant, and 3.5L Engines

Fig. Serpentine belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.0L engines (except 1998-00 Galant models)

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.5L and 1998-00 3.0L SOHC Galant engines
ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the front undercover.
2. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut and relieve the tension on the belt by turning the adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
2. Using the adjusting bolt on the tensioner, tighten the belt to the desired tension.
3. Tighten the fixing nut to hold the adjustment.
4. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle to the floor.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

POWER STEERING BELT

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the undercover.
2. Remove the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the cruise control pump link assembly.
4. Place the power steering hose under the oil reservoir.
5. Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolts and remove the power steering pump drive belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering pump drive belt.
2. Insert an extension bar or equivalent into the opening at the end of the tension pulley bracket and pivot the pulley to apply tension to the belt.
3. Tighten the fixing bolts.
4. Raise the vehicle and install the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
5. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.0L SOHC Diamante

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the lockbolt on the face of the A/C tensioner pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt of the A/C tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the A/C belt.
4. Remove the A/C compressor belt.
5. Loosen the locknut on the face of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley.
6. Turn the adjusting bolt of the tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the belt.
7. Remove the power steering/alternator belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering/alternator belt first and then the A/C compressor drive belt.
2. Adjust the belts to the proper tension by turning the adjusting bolts and tighten pulley fixing nut/bolt.
3. Tighten the mounting nut of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley to 36 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).

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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.

Find the tensioner. The serpentine belt tensioner is what holds the belt in place with the correct tension: it is held to the engine by two bolts. Some describe the Hyundai Sonata tensioner pulley as attached to a teardrop shape, with the bolts holding the structure to the engine.

2 Remove the two bolts near the tensioner with your wrench (bolt size may vary by model). Take off the tensioner and the belt.

3 Use a belt routing diagram or your own sketches to replace the serpentine belt. This is helpful for some models: from the power steering pump, the belt goes to the left of the idler pulley, then over and around the right side of the air conditioner compressor pulley, around the left side of the crank pulley, to the right of the tensioner pulley, and down to the alternator.

4 Replace the tensioner and the new belt together. Mechanics recommend seating the belt on the tensioner before replacing the tensioner onto the engine rather than trying to pry the belt over the pulley.

5 Tighten the two lock bolts that hold the tensioner.

6 Check to see that the belt is seated correctly on all of the pulleys. Run the engine and observe to check for proper installation.

The belts shouldn't need to be changed again. There are a number of reasons why the belt could be squealing. There could be too little tension on the belt, either adjusted incorrectly or a bad automatic tensioner. Fluids could be leaking onto the belt. Pulleys could be misaligned or it's possible that the wrong size belt was used. I would bring it back to whomever changed the belts and explain what is occurring and under what conditions.

For the 1992 Plymouth Acclaim:
Click on the following free, direct Link. It has several Seprentine Belt Diagrams, including one to match your specific 1992 Plymouth Acclaim with the unspecified Engine: 2.5L SOHC In-Line 4-Cylinder or 3.0L SOHC V6; and the unspecified Engine Options (AC/No AC ect.)

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There should be two bolts one at the pivot point other at the tension point might be rusted in positing. Take a piece of wood and try to crack it loose or a rubber hammer to get it that extra force.

As for the other belts there should be a third pully just for tension for the ac and for the power steering just loosing the pivot bolt and the tension bolt and it all should come loose

Here are some. Hope it helps =D

Timing Marks

Diagram

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt 37 (50)
Alternator Bracket Adjuster Bolt 16 (22)
Alternator Bracket Bolt 33 (45)
Balance Shaft Pulley Bolt 22 (30)
Camshaft Pulley Bolt
2.2L DOHC 37 (51)
2.2L SOHC & 2.3L 27 (37)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 184 (250)
Power Steering Belt Adjuster Nut 11 (15)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 33 (45)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt 16 (22)
Shift Cable Bracket Bolt 16 (22)
Timing Belt Tension Adjuster 33 (45)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 108 (12)
Valve Cover Nut 90 (10)
Water Pump Bolt 108 (12)

the bolt that the locknut is on may also be tightened up to hold the pump
loosen off that bolt a turn or 2

I don't have chrysler producs. I'll post 3.8L V6 Ford Windstar for reference. You'll get some idea.



Removal
WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP.

1. Using a 15mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley. Rotate drive belt tensioner (6B209) clockwise to remove drive belt from pulleys.
   
   3.8L Engine
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 3A674 Power Steering Pump 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 6B217 Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 8501 Water Pump 7 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 8 8620 Drive Belt
Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under Removal and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Ensure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys

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Another example
Pulley, Power Steering Pump CII
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C
Removal

1. Drain as much fluid as possible from the power steering pump (3A674) through the power steering oil reservoir (3A697) neck.

1. Install Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B on the power steering pump pulley (3A733) , and place the tool and power steering pump in a vise by gripping the small hex-head of the tool.

1. Hold the power steering pump , and rotate the tool nut counterclockwise to remove the power steering pump pulley . Do not apply in and out pressure on the power steering pump shaft. Pressure will damage the internal thrust areas.
   
   

Installation
CAUTION: Do not apply in and out pressure on the shaft. Pressure will damage the internal thrust areas.

1. Place the power steering pump pulley on the power steering pump shaft, and install Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C. The small diameter threads on the tool should be fully engaged in the power steering pump shaft.

1. Hold the power steering pump , and rotate the tool nut clockwise to install the power steering pump pulley on the shaft. The power steering pump pulley face must be flush within 0.25mm (0.010 inch) of the end of the power steering pump shaft.

1. Remove the tool.

1. Fill the power steering oil reservoir to the COLD FILL line.

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Steering Pump, Power Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .

1. Remove accessory drive belt (8620) .

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .

1. Remove right front wheel (1007) and tire assembly.

1. Remove power steering pump pulley (3A733) .

1. Position drain pan. Remove power steering pressure hose (3A719) and power steering return hose (3A713) from power steering pump (3A674) .

1. Remove four power steering pump retaining bolts (three in front, one in rear) and remove power steering pump .

Installation

1. Position power steering pump and install retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).

1. Install power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to power steering pump . Remove drain pan.

1. Press on power steering pump pulley as outlined in this section.

1. Install right front wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts (1012) to 115-142 Nm (85-105 lb-ft).

1. Lower vehicle.

1. Install drive belt to power steering pump pulley .

1. Connect battery ground cable .

1. Fill power steering oil reservoir (3A697) to proper level. Refer to Section 11-00 .
   
   Power Steering Pump and Bracket, 3.8L
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 N607528-S2 Screw, M6-1 x 16 2 8509 Water Pump Pulley 3 W804804-S2 Screw, M8-1.25 x 35 4 N806214-S2 Bolt, M12 5 W606691-S36B Screw, M8-1.25 x 35 6 10B315 Generator Brace 7 N621939-S36B Nut, M8-1.0 8 10300 Generator 9 6B212 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket 10 6049 Cylinder Head 11 19D624 Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket 12 W606563-S2 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 55 13 19703 A/C Compressor 14 N807273-S100 Bolt, M8-1.25 x 121.5 15 3C510 Power Steering Hose Bracket 16 3A674 Power Steering Pump 17 3C511 Power Steering Pump Support 18 W807239-S8 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 36.5 19 2888 A/C Compressor Brace 20 W806342-S2 Bolt, M8-1.25 x 23 21 W606571-S411 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 113.5 22 6C348 Idler Assembly 23 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 24 N805137-S56 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 157 25 N621939-S2 Nut, M8-10 26 N807241-S36B Bolt, M10-1.5 x 132 27 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner A — Tighten to 8-11 Nm (71-101 Lb-In) B — Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 70-95 Nm (52-70 Lb-Ft) D — Tighten to 40-55 Nm (30-40 Lb-Ft) E — Press Flush with End of Power Steering Pump Shaft