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Jim asked in Cars & TransportationMaintenance & Repairs · 1 decade ago

How to adjust the alternator belt tension on a 2000 dodge neon?

I'm replacing the alternator belt on a 2000 dodge neon, and I'd like to know how to put the correct amount of tension on the new belt. I read the service manual for it and it says to use a special tool that measures frequency and pluck the belt a couple of times and adjust until the frequency reaches 224-252 Hz.

I obviouslly don't have anything capable of measuring frequency so I was just wondering how I can tell if the belt is tightened up properly?

Thanks,

-Jim

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  • thebax2006
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Tighten the shiit out of it. Serpentine belts make noise unless really tight. You should hardly be able to twist it 90 degrees.

    Source(s): Mitsubishi Master Tech
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