2000 Chrysler Cirrus belt replacement

Tiny
LISELY1982
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  • 2000 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 64,000 MILES
Need instructions on how to replace the serpentine belt on my cirrus, unable to locate the tensioner and to see how to get the new belt on once I get the old one off
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 5:14 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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You have two serpentine belts. The inner belt runs the alternator and A/C, and the outer one runs the power steering. You have to remove the outer belt to gain access to the inside belt.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_Chrysler_Cirrus_00033286_1.jpg



Outer Belt
Raise vehicle and remove passenger side wheel.
Remove splash shield.
Locate power steering pulley (towards the firewall).
On the back side of the pulley towards the timing cover, locate and loosen power steering pivot and lock bolts.
Use 1/2" wrench to loosen the tension.
Remove belt

Inner Belt

Loosen idler pulley (called automatic belt tensioner in the picture) lock bolt and adjuster bolt.
Remove belt

Install is reverse.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 6:51 PM

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