How can I tell if my belt tensioner is bad?
The belt tensioner bearing is the most likely one to fail first, but it’s usually the easiest to check and fix. With the belt off, spin the belt tensioner (which is usually the plain, smooth wheel on a spring loaded arm; the smooth side of the belt rides along it). A bad bearing will not spin as easily and/or will sound rough.
What happens if a serpentine belt goes bad?
The serpentine belt in most modern vehicles transfers power from the crank pulley to the various accessories mounted on the engine. A worn or damaged serpentine belt can fail to adequately transfer the power, leaving your alternator, power steering, and air conditioning failing to function.
Why is my new belt longer than my old belt?
The old belt may be slightly longer than the new one due to stretching. If the new belt is not the same width as the old one, it is the wrong belt. Make sure the new belt doesn’t show any signs of damage from the factory or it may tear after you install it. Route the belt through the pulleys.
How can you tell if your timing belt has come loose?
Stand next to the car if it runs to listen for a slapping sound. If your car is still running, get out of the cab and approach the engine compartment. You may hear a constant knocking or slapping sound. It is a pretty clear sign that the timing belt has come loose and is now hitting another part of the car.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Cherokee differential?
Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 30 problems related to differential unit (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee.
Are there any problems with the Jeep Cherokee?
Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the Cherokee. While driving on a city street making a left hand turn after slowing down at a traffic light the service 4wd popped up on the dashboard.
When does warranty expire on Jeep Cherokee differential?
Jeep service department is now replacing entire differential. Warranty expired at 100,000 miles. Vehicle around 120,000 miles now. Suspect a defect in differential, based on other internet searches. Also had similar issue about a year ago, and thought that balding tires were to blame.
Why is my Jeep Cherokee transmission going out?
Took dealership over a week to even look at it said it was a sensor. Died again 4wheel drive light came on. Said it was a module. Now they say its the rear differential and its on back order and can take up to 2 weeks. This vehicle is not safe. Transmission constantly goes out. Afraid my family will get hurt.