Drivin the heep around today I noticed it making a worse squeak/noise than usual. While looking at it I noticed the pulley to the right of the ac compressor looked loose. My question is is this something I can tighten back up or do I need to replace it? Any help is greatly appreciated

 

thats your idler pulley. they are less then $20 at the parts store. Just get a new one. The bearings go out often,chineese junk. Easy to replace, crack the nut loose (15mm) then loosen the belt

 

You could check the bolt. Being that there is only one and it's right there. Probably the bearing though. On my 90 half the job would be simply loosening the belt. Looks like changing the pulley is a snap. BTW, left and right are facing front. Happy trails.

 

Ok thanks for the replies guys. Got to work on it today but the lower bolt that actually adjusts the tension is being a pita and I can't seem to get it loose without breaking it >

 

^mmmm that's Chrysler for ya. Have the new one handy before you go at it.

 

Please forgive me if I sound stupid but can I go to the junkyard and get the whole tensioner bolt WITH the part that attaches it to the ps bracket?

 

yes

 

Ok thanks for the help...ill be fixing it first thing in the morning

 

Has anyone else had any issues with this that could give me some tips???

 

I had this same problem a few months ago. the pully locked up and the bearing/belt burst into flames. it was a thirty minute fix,$12 idler pully $30 belt. i took a few pictures if it will help anyone let me know and ill post them

 

What year is it? It's an inline six?

 

Yes pics would be great! I just need to make sure I'm tightening/loosening the right things lol

94 4.0 sorry

 

You did loosen the lock nut so you can move the tensioner bolt correct?

 

Yes, not completely off but it is loose

 

This is the idler pulley next to the a/c. Once you get the belt off, just unbolt the idler pulley and replace it. Let me know if you have any other questions.