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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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im trying to change my belt out and I know the way to release tension on the belt is bu loosening the powersteering. I have pretty much every bolt on there loose and its still tight.

can you let me know how please!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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you need to take loose the 2 bolts behind the power steering pump,and the one on the guide. then there is the one that threads alot that puts tension on the belt. then push down on the power steering pulley and the belt will be loose.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Are turning the actual adjuster bolt at the bottom of the pump that runs horizontally if you're looking from the front?
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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ya i see that one, im going to try pushing on the pulley
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by svt cobra
you need to take loose the 2 bolts behind the power steering pump,and the one on the guide. then there is the one that threads alot that puts tension on the belt. then push down on the power steering pulley and the belt will be loose.
Excellent wording. I couldn't find the words to put to get it out, lol.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DSMXJcrazy
Excellent wording. I couldn't find the words to put to get it out, lol.


Thank you
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 01:29 AM
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Hey guys I am installing my 4.5" add-a-leaf Rough Country kit tomorrow on my 1993 Cherokee Country with a buddy of mine and would really appreciate any tips, advice or words of wisdom... I would like to hear about any small problems anyone ran into that I could prepare for before my Jeep is on jacks!
Thanks a bunch and try to write as much as you can think of.
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I had the same problem with my serpentine belt replacement until I found out about those screws behind the power steering... good luck
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/se...belt-how-6092/

how to write up
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DSMXJcrazy
Are turning the actual adjuster bolt at the bottom of the pump that runs horizontally if you're looking from the front?

i dont speak french ! hahahahahaha ya i got it on yesterday, i loosened all the bolts then undid the horrizontal tightening one and it was fine
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