How can you tell if your radiator fan belt needs replacement?
It can stretch over time, and when that happens the belt will need replacement. The way to check this is by pulling on the belt. With a good radiator fan belt there will be very little give. Push down on the fan belt with your thumb.
When to replace a fan belt or serpentine belt?
When experienced individually, these signs do not always indicate that your fan belt or serpentine belt needs to be replaced. Many types of electrical and mechanical failures can cause most of these signs and symptoms as well.
What happens when you lose grip on the fan belt?
As the fan belt continues to lose its grip and slip, it makes power steering increasingly difficult, as your car misses the help of the water pump, which also has responsibility for driving the power steering belt. The cabin inside your car develops disco fever.
When experienced individually, these signs do not always indicate that your fan belt or serpentine belt needs to be replaced. Many types of electrical and mechanical failures can cause most of these signs and symptoms as well.
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.
What should I use to replace timing belt on Jeep Liberty?
Other: Zerex G-05 coolant, about 1.3 gallons lost during the procedure. Serpentine belt. Serpentine belt tensioner. Fan clutch. Alternator/decoupler. JB weld (for intercooler leaks). There are aftermarket alternatives available.
As the fan belt continues to lose its grip and slip, it makes power steering increasingly difficult, as your car misses the help of the water pump, which also has responsibility for driving the power steering belt. The cabin inside your car develops disco fever.