How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner on a 2.4L Engine on Dodge Caravan?

Before tensioning the drive belt on your 2.4L engine, place the tensioner, check its tightness and bolt it at 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) tightness. After that, install the generator/A/C compressor drive belt and then the splash shield. Towards the end, bring the car down to the ground.

How to Maintain and Fix a Belt Tensioner on Dodge Caravan?

The first thing to do when fixing or repairing a drive belt tensioner is to raise the car on a hoist and take off the drive belt shield. Take the belt off the generator or A/C next and then remove the belt tensioner. At the beginning of installation, set the belt tensioner and bolt, then tighten the bolt to 28 Nm or 250 in. lbs. After doing all that, put in the drive belt and splash shield before letting down the car.

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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4861277AD
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Automatic Belt Tensioner.; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan | Base, C/V, SE, SXT, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2007 Dodge Caravan | SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4536154AE
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2000 Dodge Caravan | Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: MD104578
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Valve Timing Belt; Tensioner Pulley, Valve Timing Belt, Single Cam; Tensioner, Timing Belt; Tensioner Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-2000 Dodge Caravan | Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4621455
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Timing Belt Kit; Tensioner; Tensioner, Timing Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Dodge Caravan | Base, SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4593633AA
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Automatic Belt Tensioner.; Idler Pulley; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 4792996AB, 4861514AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Dodge Caravan | SE | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Part Number: 5010371AA
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- Other Name: Tensioner Package Belt; Engine Timing Belt Tensioner; Serpentine Drive Kit; Timing Belt Kit; Tension Pulley; Tensioner Pulley Bracket; Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Dodge Caravan | Base, ES, Ec, SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Dodge Caravan Tension Pulley Part Number: 4612894AG
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Idler Pulley; Serpentine Drive Kit.; Chain Guide; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner
- Replaces: 4612894AF, 4612894AE, 4612894AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2000 Dodge Caravan | Base, C/V, ES, LE, SE, Sport | 3.3L V6, 3.8L V6, 6 Cyl 3.3 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

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The function of the Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner is extremely important and the main reason why the Dodge Caravan series cannot be separated from this profound part. This belt tensioner is designed to keep the drive belt immediately centralized so that it can exert maximum tension to transmit the horsepower of the engine towards essential things like the alternator and the water pump, and so on. This auto part is quite strong with a pulley, tensioner arm, spring, and a base, making the Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner to be a strong auto part that can handle the demand often placed on any car. Being able to fit many models of Dodge Caravan, including the widely popular Dodge Grand Caravan, makes it popular with many owners. A good working order of a Belt Tensioner increases your engine's efficiency in addition to helping to minimize on possible failures of other belt driven commodities in your car. Any form of noise; squeaking, grinding etc. indicate that there is a problem with the tensioner; failure to address it could lead to serious complications within the engine. The Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner is quite unique in the automotive industry as it is very efficient, highly reliable and it effectively makes sure that the drive belt system runs properly. Proper servicing of the equipment and timely change of the Belt Tensioner would contribute to the longevity and operational capacity of the Dodge Caravan further strengthening its reliability synonymous to family vehicle.

Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Belt Tensioner
4861277AD
Q: How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner on a 2.4L Engine on Dodge Caravan?
A:
Before tensioning the Drive Belt on your 2.4L engine, place the tensioner, check its tightness and bolt it at 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) tightness. After that, install the generator/A/C compressor drive belt and then the splash shield. Towards the end, bring the car down to the ground.
Belt Tensioner
5010371AA
Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Belt Tensioner on Dodge Caravan?
A:
The first thing to do when fixing or repairing a Drive Belt tensioner is to raise the car on a hoist and take off the drive belt shield. Take the belt off the generator or A/C next and then remove the belt tensioner. At the beginning of installation, set the belt tensioner and bolt, then tighten the bolt to 28 Nm or 250 in. lbs. After doing all that, put in the drive belt and splash shield before letting down the car.