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Oct 24, 2010 | 07:41 PM

#16

buckshot500

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From: Clover, S.C.

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

X elventy on the high belt tension.

If the tension screw bottoms out, you need a new belt. Otherwise, tighten until it doesn't slip anymore.

Oct 24, 2010 | 07:56 PM

#17

99WhiteLightning

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From: Western NY

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 Power Tech

ive cranked mine down pretty good the belt barley has any play between the water pump and power steering pump... do i need to tighten it till there is no play at all?

Oct 24, 2010 | 08:01 PM

#18

buckshot500

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From: Clover, S.C.

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99WhiteLightning

ive cranked mine down pretty good the belt barley has any play between the water pump and power steering pump... do i need to tighten it till there is no play at all?

If it's still slipping, then yes. I was surprised how much mine took to stop.

Oct 24, 2010 | 08:20 PM

#19

99WhiteLightning

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From: Western NY

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 Power Tech

i believe it dude ive got mine cranked pretty good i can hardly move it but looks like im going tighter tuesday, busy with family on monday

Oct 27, 2010 | 01:07 PM

#20

atrueOG

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From: Bradenton,FL

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

hey guys FIGURED IT OUT. my dad works at a ford dealership he took it in and the guy tht does all the lifts and wheels figured it out in 2 seconds. it was the a/c compressor was overcharged. its supposed to be charged with 1.5 lb and it had a little over 3 lbs!!!