98 Caravan Tensioner Install

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by David Krausse, Jan 16, 2004.

  1. We just had the belt pop off our 98 Dodge Caravan. Following the leads from
    many posts I replease the belt tensioner. This has fixed the problem and
    silenced a lot of squeeks. I just wanted to pass along a few tips.

    The bolt for the tensioner that holds it to the bracket is behind the
    tensioner and some suggest going from beneath the vehicle with long
    extensions and a floppy joint. Instead go from the driver side with a 15mm
    socket. You end up hugging the engine holding the tensioner with the left
    hand and your right arm wrapped around the engine -- but it is a straight
    shot.

    Also the tensioner is spring loaded, so once installed simple twist with a
    15mm open-end wrench using the bolt on the face of it to release tension
    momentarily to slip on the belt.

    Thanks,

    Dave.
     
    David Krausse, Jan 16, 2004
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