Hi. New here to the forum and have a question . I have a 1990 cherokee limited edition. Have had it for about 2 years. Belt has squealed since I bought it. I've replaced the power steering pump, water pump, air conditioning, fan clutch, pulleys and have put on two new belts, but still have the noise. I have noticed that the belt is riding on the timing chain cover and it's almost half way off the pulley. I put it back in place and tighten everything, but it still goes back to riding there. I'am thinking this is where my squealing is coming from. Any suggestions on how to stop this from happening and why it's happening?

 

prob have something out of line if the belt is jumping.....

 

you need a new harmonic balancer

 

That was my thought too, just not positive. How hard are these to do on jeeps? Thanks for the help.

 

very easy about half an hour you will need a steering wheel puller

 

When you replace the belt, use a bando, or a rough backed Dayco belt. Its the slick surface on the belts that causes them to make noise.

 

since when does a steering wheel have anything to with the harmonic balancer???

 

if you knew anything about tools you wouldn't have to ask