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What do I need to change a serpentine belt on a 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan?

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For the 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan Serpentine Belt:
Did not specify what Size Engine: 2.4L, 3.0L 3.3L, 3.8L.


Click on the following free direct Link. It has several of the Serpentine Belt Diagrams and Tensioners that are possible with your Size Engine (2.4L, 3.0L, 3.3L, 3.8L) and engine options (AC/No AC, etc.).

Let me know if this helped, or if you have additional information or questions. Feel Free to contact me at FixYa.Com!
http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1997/make/dodge/model/grand_caravan/1997_dodge_grand_caravan_drive_belt_routing_diagram.htm


"HOW TO":
Standard Rules to Removal the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
1. Find the Tensioner(s). (See Diagrams on Link)
2. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool, Or Wrench OR Ratchet, Rotate/Move the Tensioner USING THE AVAILABLE NUT (on the Pulley or Arm Base) OR the OPENING (3/8ths or 1/2 inch square opening) rotating the Tensioner Pulley/Arm - moving it away from contact with the belt and towards the area where the belt is not in contact with the Tensioner Pulley. The Tensioner is spring loaded, and is hard to rotate/move.
3. Remove the loosened belt off one of the other more easily accessed Pulleys.
4. DO NOT quickly release the Tensioner, but gently allow the Tensioner to rest in its closed position.


Standard Rules for Installing the Serpentine Belt with an Automatic Tensioner:
a. Pick a Pulley that is most easily accessed. This will usually be on top. This will be the last Pulley that the belt will go on.
b. Using the Diagram: Install the new Serpentine Belt on the remainder of the Pulleys....over, under, left right.
c. Using a Serpentine Belt Tensioner Tool or Wrench or Ratchet Tool: Rotate/Move the Tensioner Pulley/Arm "away" from Belt contact area on the Tensioner. This spring is pretty hard and with a new belt, it will be even harder to install. Rotate/Move this to as-close to the maximum allowed inorder to have enough slack in the belt to get it up and over the last pulley.
d. Using your other hand - Pull the Belt up and over the Last remaining Pulley.
e. Before releasing the pressure on the Tensioner, visually inspect the remainder Pulleys and the Belts' Positioning on them

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SOURCE: Serpentine belt diagram for 1994 dodge caravan v6

For two long days I tried to get help on the internet but all I ended up with was a virus. I ended up getting a diagram from a local parts store,and it didn't cost anything.

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