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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1990DAKOTA LE, 2D PICKUP, 3.9 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEENGINE CONTROLS - SPECIFICATIONSQUICK-SERVICEDRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, Automatic

Drive Belt Adjustment

1990 Dodge and Ram Dakota LE, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Drive Belt Adjustment
BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) Tension Lbs. (kg)
2.5L Non-Turbo & 2.5L Turbo
A/C Compressor
New Belt 125 (56.7)
Used Belt 80 (36.3)
Alternator/Water Pump Poly "V"
New Belt 130 (59.0)
Used Belt 80 (36.3)
Power Steering Pump
New Belt 105 (47.6)
Used Belt 80 (36.3)
3.0L
A/C Compressor
New Belt 125 (56.7)
Used Belt 80 (36.3)
Alternator/Water & Power Steering Pumps
3.3L
New or Used Belt (2) Dynamic Tensioner
3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L
New or Used Belt (2) Dynamic Tensioner
New Belt 100-140 (45.4-63.5)
Used Belt 60-90 (27.2-40.9)
(1) Used belts are any belts operated more than 15 minutes.
(2) Adjustment is not necessary.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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