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1997 Dodge Caravan Belt Tensioner Removal

Removing the belt tensioner on a Dodge Caravan may become necessary if the spring or other components inside the tensioner are worn or failing. The tensioner is not serviceable; replacing a defective unit is the only option. The tensioner keeps the serpentine belt tight. If the tensioner fails, the belt may come off the pulleys, damaging the belt, pulleys or accessories. Replacement tensioners are readily available from the Dodge dealer or larger auto parts stores.

Instructions

1

Open the hood, and locate the negative battery cable. Follow it to the end, where it meets the battery. Remove the retaining bolt with a wrench, and remove the bolt and cable from the battery. Set it aside.

2

Locate the tensioner on the passengers side of the engine, and place a socket on the bolt in the center of the tensioner pulley. Insert a breaker bar into the socket, and rotate the tensioner counterclockwise, loosening the belt.

3

Remove the belt from the tensioner, and lay it aside. Rotate the tensioner back to the home position. Remove the breaker bar and socket from the axis bolt. Locate the bolt at the end of the tensioner arm.

4

Place a socket and ratchet on the tensioner retaining bolt, and turn it counterclockwise, loosening the bolt. Remove the bolt and tensioner as a unit, pulling them up and out of the engine compartment.

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