Where to change serpentine belt on Jeep Cherokee?
The first step towards changing your serpentine belt is to familiarize yourself with the correct routing of the belt. A belt diagram is typically placed in the engine bay, near the fan; however, these diagrams can peel off or wear away as the vehicle ages.
What’s the tension on a Jeep Cherokee belt?
Use the belt routing diagram from Step 1 to ensure the belt is routed correctly. With the belt in place, tighten the adjusting bolt to achieve proper belt tension. Rule of thumb is to have 1/2″ of deflection. Additionally, twisting the belt at its longest section can also determine the tension.
How do you change the belt on a Jeep XJ?
Later XJ models have a simpler belt adjustment procedure requiring only the the idler pulley and belt adjusting bolt be loosened for removal. With a 15mm wrench, loosen the idler pulley “tensioner bolt,” but do not remove it. Next, loosen the adjuster bolt with a 15mm socket, ratchet and extension.
What should the tension be on the serpentine belt?
The belt should turn approximately 90 degrees with the correct tension set. Tighten the power steering pump bolts to approximately 20 ft/lbs for early Cherokees, and the idler pulley to 42 ft/lbs on later models. Figure 5. Inspecting belt tension.
How to replace the serpentine belt in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Rotate the belt tensioner pulley, using the wrench, to and relieve tension on the belt. Slip off the old belt and slowly release the tensioner pulley. 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.
How often should I replace my serpentine belt?
The manufacturer recommends checking the serpentine belt every 7,500 miles or 6 months for potential replacement due to normal wear. Find the belt tensioner pulley. The tensioner pulley is generally between the crankshaft and a component toward the top of the hood area. Check the belt routing so you know how to replace the belt.
Where to find belt routing diagram on Jeep?
Now, locate your “Belt Routing” diagram, which is a decal that should be affixed to the top of the radiator or on the sheet metal under the hood somewhere quite visible. After finding the routing decal, locate belt tensioner.
Can a rubber serpentine belt crack and dry rot?
With age, your rubber serpentine belt will begin to crack and dry-rot, and could possibly break at the worst possible place. This belt is also known as the “accessory belt” or “fan belt” and it is a way to transfer power from the rotating crankshaft to drive necessities/accessories such as:
The first step towards changing your serpentine belt is to familiarize yourself with the correct routing of the belt. A belt diagram is typically placed in the engine bay, near the fan; however, these diagrams can peel off or wear away as the vehicle ages.
Later XJ models have a simpler belt adjustment procedure requiring only the the idler pulley and belt adjusting bolt be loosened for removal. With a 15mm wrench, loosen the idler pulley “tensioner bolt,” but do not remove it. Next, loosen the adjuster bolt with a 15mm socket, ratchet and extension.
Is there a spring loaded belt tensioner on a Jeep Cherokee?
XJ Cherokee models do not have a spring loaded belt tensioner, but instead use manual belt adjustment at the power steering pump to adjust belt tension. For early XJ models, it is best to remove the airbox assembly for easier access to the power steering tensioner bolts (refer to article How to Make and Install Cold Air Intake for airbox removal).