Can you replace the serpentine belt on a Jeep JK?
Replacing the serpentine belt in a Jeep Wrangler JK is really only challenging because the space can be so tight, especially, as we’ll see, in later JK models with the 3.6L Pentastar V6. Another issue is the fact that the JK’s belt tensioner looks and operates very differently, depending on which V6 engine you’re working on.
What should I do with my new serpentine drive belt?
Put the Jeep in park and the emergency brake on. It’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery. Have your new replacement serpentine drive belt handy. On the 2.8L EGH V6, there should be enough room to access the drive belt (see Figure 2).
Where is the serpentine belt on a 3.6L V6?
The 3.6L V6 requires the cold air dam intake assembly be removed in order to access the serpentine belt. Put the Jeep in park and the emergency brake on. It’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery. Have your new replacement serpentine drive belt handy. On the 2.8L EGH V6, there should be enough room to access the drive belt (see Figure 2).
Why does my Jeep JK serpentine drive belt Squeak?
As a belt wears, it may emit a squeaking or chirping noise and a badly-worn multi-grooved belt can end up splitting apart at the grooves, or simply breaking in two. Figure 1. Jeep JK serpentine grooved drive belt.
Replacing the serpentine belt in a Jeep Wrangler JK is really only challenging because the space can be so tight, especially, as we’ll see, in later JK models with the 3.6L Pentastar V6. Another issue is the fact that the JK’s belt tensioner looks and operates very differently, depending on which V6 engine you’re working on.
Put the Jeep in park and the emergency brake on. It’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery. Have your new replacement serpentine drive belt handy. On the 2.8L EGH V6, there should be enough room to access the drive belt (see Figure 2).
The 3.6L V6 requires the cold air dam intake assembly be removed in order to access the serpentine belt. Put the Jeep in park and the emergency brake on. It’s always a good idea to disconnect the battery. Have your new replacement serpentine drive belt handy. On the 2.8L EGH V6, there should be enough room to access the drive belt (see Figure 2).
As a belt wears, it may emit a squeaking or chirping noise and a badly-worn multi-grooved belt can end up splitting apart at the grooves, or simply breaking in two. Figure 1. Jeep JK serpentine grooved drive belt.
What kind of belt is on Jeep Wrangler?
As a belt wears, it may emit a squeaking or chirping noise and a badly-worn multi-grooved belt can end up splitting apart at the grooves, or simply breaking in two. Figure 1. Jeep JK serpentine grooved drive belt. Drive belts are made of a durable, rubber-like compound that over the years has become extremely durable.
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.
Where do I find the serpentine belt routing diagram?
Find the serpentine belt routing diagram. Many cars come with a sticker in the engine bay that shows exactly how the serpentine belt is supposed to be routed through the various pulleys on the engine. If your vehicle does not have a sticker, you will need to find another way to remember how the belt should be run.
How do you remove a serpentine belt from a jeep?
While the tension is removed from the belt, pull the belt towards the front of the vehicle (shown by green arrow below) and slip it off of the tensioner. If you have difficulty slipping the belt off of the tensioner, try to slide it off of one of the many other pulleys instead. Step 4 Now you can release pressure on the tensioner.
How often should a serpentine belt be replaced?
Water pump and cooling fan (for vehicles not equipped with an electric cooling fan) Power steering pump (to give you power-assisted steering if you have it) On most vehicles that are driven regularly, belt replacement every 30,000 miles is almost TOO frequent.
How often should I replace my belt on my Jeep?
On most vehicles that are driven regularly, belt replacement every 30,000 miles is almost TOO frequent. To find out how to check and see if your belt is needing replaced or not, check my belt inspection writeup.
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.