How tight should a serpentine belt be?
The required measure of tension in the serpentine belt is that it should not deflect more than ½ inch when twisted either way from the middle. If twisted more, the belt is loose, and if twisted less, the belt is too tight. Either of the positions does not work for the vehicle.
How do you tighten the belt on a Jeep Cherokee?
You loosen the tension pulley bolt right under the power steering pump with 15mm box end wrench a few turns. Then you turn the long bolt clockwise to tighten the belt, then torque the front tension pulley bolt down.
How do you change the belt tension on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
For some older 6-cylinder models, the belt tension system is different. On these models, change the tension on the belt by loosening the two power steering bolts on the side of the power steering pump, then turn the adjustment bolt below the pump counter-clockwise to release tension on the belt.
How do you change power steering belt tension?
On these models, change the tension on the belt by loosening the two power steering bolts on the side of the power steering pump, then turn the adjustment bolt below the pump counter-clockwise to release tension on the belt. Follow the above steps for replacement using this alternate system.
How do you change the belt on a water pump?
Use your belt routing diagram to put the new belt onto all of the pulleys. Pay close attention to the water pump pulley, as incorrect routing can cause the water pump to run backwards and overheat. Make sure the belt is correctly routed and seated on all pulleys.
How do you tighten a serpentine belt on a car?
If your vehicle does not have an auto tensioner, insert a pry bar or piece of wood between the alternator and the engine. Run the belt over the alternator pulley, then use the bar to pry the alternator away from the engine and increase the tension on the belt. Tighten the bolts again as you apply tension.