where is the tightener?
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Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 liter
where is the tightener?
well i think my belt is loose. and i can also post a video of it. but i was wondering if someone could either tell me. or give me a picture of which bolt to tighten to tighten my noisy *** belt. or it may be slipping.
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Year: 1998
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Here's the belt tensioner bolt on a '98 XJ. Loosen the idler pulley, then adjust belt tension.
Last edited by djb383; Apr 14, 2010 at 05:50 PM.
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If youre not gonna put it on your profile you need to ALWAYS post year, Trans, Engine.
Edit: you beat me... but try to keep it in the first post from now on.
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I just ignore it. lol
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From: pennsylvania
Year: 1995
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whoops.. i ment to say. when its squealing.. i sprayed it with water and it stoped for like 30-60 seconds. i heard to put armour all shine or dash cleaner on it?
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Year: 1996
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my 96 is the same as the diagram posted of the 98, but I believe 96 was the first year with the new power steering set pump.
meaning, you probably have a slightly different system.
meaning, you probably have a slightly different system.
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95 FSM:
1) Loosen two rear power steering pump mounting
bolts A (Fig. 8).
(2) Loosen upper pump pivot bolt B and lower lock
nut C (Fig. 9).
(3) Loosen pump adjusting bolt D (Fig. 8).
(4) If belt is to be adjusted, refer to Drive Belt Tension
specifications at the end of this group for correct
tension and proceed to step 7.
If belt is to be replaced, remove belt.
(5) Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not,
the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating
in the wrong direction. Refer to (Figs. 2, 3, 4
or 5) for correct belt routing.
(6) Install new belt. Refer to the end of this group
for Drive Belt Tension specifications.
(7) Tighten pump adjusting bolt D (Fig. 8) to attain
proper belt tension.
(8) Tighten rear pump mounting bolts, pivot bolt
and lock nut to 27 Nzm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
bolts A (Fig. 8).
(2) Loosen upper pump pivot bolt B and lower lock
nut C (Fig. 9).
(3) Loosen pump adjusting bolt D (Fig. 8).
(4) If belt is to be adjusted, refer to Drive Belt Tension
specifications at the end of this group for correct
tension and proceed to step 7.
If belt is to be replaced, remove belt.
(5) Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory
drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not,
the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating
in the wrong direction. Refer to (Figs. 2, 3, 4
or 5) for correct belt routing.
(6) Install new belt. Refer to the end of this group
for Drive Belt Tension specifications.
(7) Tighten pump adjusting bolt D (Fig. 8) to attain
proper belt tension.
(8) Tighten rear pump mounting bolts, pivot bolt
and lock nut to 27 Nzm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
Last edited by 89Laredo; Oct 19, 2012 at 02:09 AM.
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i have a 99 Jeep Cherokee and have had problems with belt squeel. DO THIS WITH THE ENGINE OFF!!!! You must loosen the bolt in the center of the tensioner pully first with at 15mm angled box end wrench. Second tighten the long bolt some where you can tell the belt is tighter but don't overtighten it as there is a sweet spot here. Third - tighten the bolt in the center of the tensioner pully. Note: I always to not over tighten these things and if it squeels again go through the same procedure. You can also spray some belt dressing on the belt as it helps some. Cheers!
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