How do you change the drive belt on a Chrysler Town and Country?

The drive belt setups for a Chrysler Town and Country may also vary by model year. Check your owner’s documentation for specific information on your model year and engine type. Open the hood and find the belt tensioner pulley. This pulley has a bolt in its center that will allow you to release tension on the belt.

How do you get an alternator back in place?

You might have to wiggle the alternator around to squeeze it back into place in a crowded engine bay. Be sure to hold loose wires or the serpentine belt out of the way as you get it into place. Be careful not to trap any wiring behind the alternator as you slide it into place.

Can you remove the alternator from a Chrysler van?

The alternator on a Chrysler van is what charges the battery while the engine is running. To work around some areas inside the engine compartment, you will need to remove the alternator. Removing the alternator from any Chrysler van will be basically the same process and use the same tools.

Do you need to remove serpentine belt to change alternator?

As you loosen the bolts, the alternator will slide in the bracket under the tension of the belt. You may not need to remove the serpentine or accessory belt if it’s not damaged.

What kind of alternator does a Chrysler Town and Country use?

Though your Chrysler Town & Country is a reliable ride, all it takes is a faulty alternator to degrade your vehicle’s performance. Town & Country performance alternators from AutoZone maintain an output of 13.5-14.8 volts, keeping your battery charged and ready to serve the needs of your family.

Why is my Chrysler Town and Country not charging?

I replaced the alternator on my 2011 Chrysler Town and Country Limited. It runs and sounds great, but it is still not charging. Thinking the old alternator may not have been bad after all, I took it to an alternator shop to be bench tested. The guy at the shop said my old alternator was indeed bad (rectifier).

How much does it cost to replace an alternator on a Chrysler?

The good news is it is covered under the Emissions Warranty (8yr/80K miles), and won’t cost me a dime. And by installing the alternator myself, I saved $500 (dealer estimate was $700). Woohoo! :biggrin: I can’t thank you enough for your help.

Is it possible to change the alternator on a Ford?

Difficult, but not impossible. The post size is different, but not by a huge amount. Way too many people don’t notice the difference and manage to connect them wrong because they have a battery with reversed terminals (usually for a Ford). You don’t need to fully connect and tighten the terminals to damage it.

Where do you find the serpentine belt on a Chrysler Town and Country?

Check your owner’s documentation for specific information on your model year and engine type. Open the hood and find the belt tensioner pulley. This pulley has a bolt in its center that will allow you to release tension on the belt. You’ll see the belt running around the tensioner pulley as well as the crankshaft and alternator.

What kind of engine does Chrysler Town and Country have?

However, my neighbor has a Chrysler Town and Country SE with a 3.8 L engine. We live in Florida and experience extremely heavy rains and some minor flooding in our area during rainy season. Every time my neighbor’s minivan would go through a deep puddle it would take off the engine belt.

Why does my Dodge Caravan throw the serpentine belt?

The Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Voyager have a tendency to throw the serpentine belt after driving through a puddle. In my opinion this problem is not limited to minivans.

How often do you change the timing belt on a minivan?

No timing belt on a 3.3L or 3.8L. The timing is via chain which is internal and never needs replacing normally. The serpentine belt needs replacing periodically. Check it for wear. I’d replace that about every 60,000 – 100,000 miles. Check your maintenance schedule.

When to replace belt on Chrysler minivan fan?

Click to expand… If you’re down there wouldn’t hurt to at least see if the shaft wiggles (with belt off). If it does, you may consider being “Pro-active” and replace it, before the seal lets go, however, if the shaft shows no wiggle and there are no signs of leakage, leave it alone.