belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the @#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?
>
>
Interesting. I recently changed my idler pulley and I didn't touch the
adjuster at all because I used the same belt. You are implying you are
using the same belt too?

I put the belt in place as I bolt the pulley in so it just tightens up
back the way it was.

I don't believe mine is 'automatic', I think I have to adjust the power
steering pump to adjust the belt.

Mine is a 4.0 engine though....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

cjl wrote:
> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on
> but cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get
> the @#$%^&* belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?

Most automatic tensioners just have a hole in them you stick a breaker
bar. Then you just pull the arm back, install the belt, and release.

Your not going to be able to move the tensioning arm just with your hands.

--
DougW

Re: belt tension adjuster 1997 grand cherokee limited 5.2L V8
 

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> Removed belt, replaced idler pulley, got belt most of the way back on but
> cannot find how to loosen automatic belt tensioner so I can get the
@#$%^&*
> belt back on all pulleys. Anybody got any ideas?



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