How to Replace Serpentine Belt 99-06 Chrysler Sebring

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 30 min · Chrysler Sebring

Replace the serpentine belt and power steering belt on a 1999-2006 Chrysler Sebring.

Steps

1. Remove the wheel

   Loosen the lug nuts with the car on the ground, raise and support it, then remove the lug nuts and wheel.

2. Remove the serpentine belt

   Familiarize yourself with the routing diagram, loosen the 13mm bolts at the top and bottom of the tensioner, then pull off the belt.

3. Remove the power steering belt

   Loosen the 13mm bolt on its tensioner, attach a ratchet to the tensioner pulley, pull it aside to loosen the belt, then pull the belt off.

4. Install the power steering belt

   Feed it into place, pull the tensioner tight with the ratchet until the belt only moves about 1/4 inch by hand, then tighten the 13mm bolt while holding the tensioner.

5. Install the serpentine belt

   Feed it into place following the routing diagram, pull the tensioner tight with the ratchet, then tighten its two 13mm bolts while holding it in place.

6. Reattach the wheel

   Slide it on, start the lug nuts by hand, lower the car, then torque the lug nuts to about 100 ft-lb in a star pattern.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.