1999 DODGE RAM Service Repair Manual

EN G IN E C O OLIN G S PEC IF IC ATIO NS

1999 D odge P ic ku p R 1500
1998-99 ENGINE COOLING
CHRY - Specifications - All Models
1998 Talon
1998-99 Avenger, Breeze, Caravan, Cirrus, Concorde, Dakota,
Durango, Intrepid, Neon, Ram Pickup, Ram Van/Wagon, Sebring
Convertible, Sebring Coupe, Stratus, Town & Country, Voyager
1999 LHS, 300M
BELT ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: For belt routing on models not covered in this article,
information was not available. See underhood label for proper
belt routing.
Belts should be adjusted to proper tension using belt tension
gauge. See appropriate BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Some
models may be equipped with an automatic belt tensioner. Ensure
serpentine belts are routed properly. See Figs. 5 through 14.
4-CYLINDER BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CARS









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Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
Lbs. (kg) Lbs. (kg\
)
Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.0L
Generator ................... 110-160 (50-73) .. 90-110 (41-50\
)
Power Steering
With A/C .................. 137-159 (62-72) .. 93-115 (42-52\
)
Without A/C ............... 110-160 (50-73) .. 90-110 (41-50\
)
Breeze, Cirrus & Stratus
2.0L & 2.4L
A/C & Generator .................. 150 (68) ............ 80 (36\
)
Power Steering .................. 130 (59) ............ 80 (36\
)
Neon
2.0L (DOHC & SOHC)
A/C & Pwr. Steering ............. 135 (61) ........... 100 (45\
)
Generator ....................... 135 (61) ........... 100 (45\
)
Sebring Convertible
2.4L .......................... 150 (68) ............ 80 (36\
)
Talon
2.0L Non-Turbo
Generator ................... 110-160 (50-73) .. 90-110 (41-50\
)
Power Steering
With A/C .................. 137-159 (62-72) .. 93-115 (42-52\
)
Without A/C ............... 110-160 (50-73) .. 90-110 (41-50\
)
2.0L Turbo
A/C ........................... 86-99 (39-45) ... 57-75 (26-34\
)
Generator ..................... 110-154 (50-70) ........ 88 (40\
)
Power Steering ............... 110-154 (50-70) .. 77-92 (35-42\
)
( 1) - Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.









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V6 BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - CARS








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Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
Lbs. (kg) Lbs. (kg\
)

Avenger & Sebring Coupe
2.5L
A/C ......................... 110-132 (50-60) ... 66-86 (30-39\
)
Generator & P/S ............. 143-187 (65-85) .. 99-121 (45-55\
)
Cirrus & Stratus 2.5L
A/C & Generator ................. 150 (68) ............. 80 (36\
)
Power Steering .................. 130 (59) ............. 80 (36\
)
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M
2.7L
All Belts ................... 180-200 (78-91) ........ 120 (54\
)
3.2L & 3.5L
A/C ......................... 140-160 (64-73) ........ 120 (54\
)
Generator & Power Steering ..... 180-200 (78-91) ........ 120 (54\
)
Sebring Convertible
2.5L .......................... 150 (68) ............ 80 (36\
)
(1) - Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.









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BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS - TRUCKS








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Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
Lbs. (kg) Lbs. (kg\
)
Dakota & Durango
2.5L ........................ 180-200 (82-91) .. 140-160 (64-73\
)
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ................. ( 2) .................... ( 2)
FWD Vans
Caravan & Voyager
2.4L
A/C & Generator .............. 190 (86) ............ 115 (52\
)
Power Steering ............... 140 (64) ............. 90 (41\
)
3.0L
A/C .......................... 150 (68) ............. 80 (36\
)
Generator & P/S ................ ( 2) .................... ( 2)
3.3L & 3.8L ...................... ( 2) .................... ( 2)
Town & Country
3.3L & 3.8L ...................... ( 2) .................... ( 2)
Ram Pickup & Ram Van/Wagon
All Engines ....................... ( 2) .................... ( 2)
( 1) - Belt is considered used after 15 minutes of service.
( 2) - Automatic belt tensioner is used. Belt tension adjustment is not
required.









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Fig. 1: Belt Routing (2.0L Avenger, Sebring Coupe & Talon Without
Turbo)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 2: Belt Routing (2.0L Neon)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 3: Belt Routing (2.0L Talon With Turbo)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 4: Belt Routing (2.0L, 2.4L & 2.5L V6 Breeze, Caravan,
Cirrus, Sebring Convertible, Stratus & Voyager)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 5: Belt Routing (2.5L Dakota With A/C)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 6: Belt Routing (2.5L Dakota Without A/C)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 7: Belt Routing (2.5L Avenger & Sebring Coupe)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 8: Belt Routing (3.0L Caravan & Voyager)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 9: Belt Routing (3.3L & 3.8L Caravan, Town & Country, & Voyager)\
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 10: Belt Routing (2.7L Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.
Fig. 11: Belt Routing (3.2L & 3.5L Concorde, Intrepid, LHS & 300M)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.

Fig. 12: Belt Routing (3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L Gasoline - Dakota,
Durango, Ram Pickup & Ram Van/Wagon Without Air Pump)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.