How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner for the Accessory Drive Belt on 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

To begin servicing the accessory drive belt's tensioner, take off the steering or air conditioning compressor belt. After that, remove the bolt (2) that secures the tensioner mount and unmount the tensioner assembly (3). If you're changing out the pulley, be sure to take the tensioner pulley off. During installation, the tensioner arm ought to move freely and keep a tension of between 33 and 46 lb on the belt. Fit the tensioner pulley and bolt in place, applying about 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) of torque. After that, fix the tensioner assembly (3) to the bottom of the engine and tighten bolt (2) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Finally, put the power steering/air conditioning compressor belt back around the engine as designed.

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4668509AE
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- Other Name: Bracket - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Power Steering Pump Bracket; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit.; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt
- Replaces: 4668509AD, 4668509AC
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 5.3 x 6.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4668509AE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Submodels:
- Base, Classic, Couture Edition, Dream, Dream Cruiser, GT, LX, Limited, Street Cruiser, Touring | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4781570AB
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Engine Timing Belt Tensioner; Serpentine Drive Kit; Timing Belt Kit; Tensioner Pulley; Tensioner Pulley Bracket; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Timing Belt Tensioner
- Item Weight: 2.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 4.0 x 3.9 x 8.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4781570AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Submodels:
- Base, Classic, Couture Edition, Dream Cruiser, GT, LX, Limited, Street Cruiser, Touring | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner for the Accessory Drive Belt on 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
A: To begin servicing the accessory drive belt's tensioner, take off the steering or air conditioning compressor belt. After that, remove the bolt (2) that secures the tensioner mount and unmount the tensioner assembly (3). If you're changing out the pulley, be sure to take the tensioner pulley off. During installation, the tensioner arm ought to move freely and keep a tension of between 33 and 46 lb on the belt. Fit the tensioner pulley and bolt in place, applying about 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) of torque. After that, fix the tensioner assembly (3) to the bottom of the engine and tighten bolt (2) to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Finally, put the power steering/air conditioning compressor belt back around the engine as designed.