The belt driving the alternator and the air conditioning compressor came off due to loose mounting bolts on compressor. tightened mounting bolts, replaced belt, jump started vehicle. Now check engine light is on steady, all else seems fine.
Remove front drivers side tire. Battery is behind plastic inner fender towards front. pop the plastic clips remove inner fender plastic to get access to battery. carefully remove both battery terminals and leave set about20 min. put back on and start car before reassembling inner fender. light should be out.
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TESTING
The easiest way to test the performance of the alternator is to perform a regulated voltage test.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1993-94 Models
See Figures 1 through 5
Fig. Fig. 1: The large positive lead connection is protected by a rubber boot
Fig. Fig. 2: Make sure the alternator ground wire is also removed
Fig. Fig. 3: Remove the lower adjustment bolt ...
Fig. Fig. 4: ... followed by the upper pivot bolt. Make sure you support the alternator
Fig. Fig. 5: Using a C-clamp to push in the pivot bushing will make installation easier
Fig. Typical alternator mounting
To install:
Install or connect the following:
Alternator
Upper bolt. Do not tighten
Mounting bracket
Two bolts for the air conditioning compressor
Tighten bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
Connector and wiring
Power steering pump
Drive belt
Negative battery cable
Engine splash guards, if equipped
Fig. Fig. 6: Loosen the pivot bolt ...
Fig. Fig. 7: ... push the component inwards ...
Fig. Fig. 8: ... slip the old belt off and install a new one
Fig. Fig. 9: Pull outwards to tension the belt
Fig. Fig. 10: Belt routing on the 20R, 22R and 22R-EC engines
Fig. Fig. 11: Belt routing on the 4ME, 5ME and 5MG-E engines
Alternator
To adjust the tension of the alternator
drive belt on all models, loosen the pivot and mounting bolts on the
alternator. Using a wooden hammer handle, a broomstick or your hand,
move the alternator one way or the other until the proper tension is
achieved.
WARNING
Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal device (such as a prybar) as a lever.
Tighten the mounting bolts securely. If a new belt has been
installed, recheck the tension after about 200 miles (480 km) of
driving.
Air Conditioning Compressor
A/C compressor belt
tension can be adjusted by turning the tension adjusting bolt which is
located on the compressor tensioner bracket. Turn the bolt clockwise to
tighten the belt and counterclockwise to loosen it.
Air Pump
See Figures 12
To
adjust the tension of the air pump drive belt, loosen the adjusting
lever bolt and the pivot bolt. Move the pump in or out until the desired
tension is felt.
The tension should be checked between the air pump and the crankshaft
pulley on cars without air conditioning. On cars with A/C, the tension
should be checked between the A/C compressor and the crankshaft pulley.
Fig. Fig. 12: Moving the air pump to tension the drive belt
Power Steering Pump
Tension on the power steering
belt is adjusted by means of an idler pulley. Turn the adjusting bolt on
the idler pulley until the desired tension is felt and then retighten
the lockbolt.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
2.2L Engines
CHRYSLER ALTERNATOR
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