Installing Ford serpentine belts, I just pull it over the last
pulley, the power steering pump by hand, it easily collapses the belt
tensioner spring.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Yes Bill, in 2000 the tensioner was introduced, I know because I had to
> remove mine to install the Kilby. The tensioner assembly is still sitting in
> my garage. If memory serves, you use a wrench to rotate the tension arm
> enough to remove the belt. Hey, just like the instructions say, go figure.
> Brian, look at Bill's pdf, but be sure to look at the 4.0L page, not the
> 2.5L page.

 

Installing Ford serpentine belts, I just pull it over the last
pulley, the power steering pump by hand, it easily collapses the belt
tensioner spring.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> Yes Bill, in 2000 the tensioner was introduced, I know because I had to
> remove mine to install the Kilby. The tensioner assembly is still sitting in
> my garage. If memory serves, you use a wrench to rotate the tension arm
> enough to remove the belt. Hey, just like the instructions say, go figure.
> Brian, look at Bill's pdf, but be sure to look at the 4.0L page, not the
> 2.5L page.

 

Brian Hawke <brian.hawke@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<uKT7d.368$jj2.28882@news20.bellglobal.com>.. .
> I want to do a water pump replacement on my 2000 TJ 4.0L.
>
> I hope someone can write a more detail description of the fan belt
> removal procedure.
>
> The DC service manual is real vague on how to remove the "accessory
> drive belt" (fan belt) especially for the 4.0L engine.
> snip...

Just had mine off my 2000 this weekend. It uses a spring loaded
tensioner arm/pulley located on the right front under the alt. (left
side as viewed from the front) Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet or breaker
bar in the square hole on the arm and rotate to remove tension from
the belt and while holding it, slip the belt off the power steering
pump.
Let me know if you need more info

VL

 

Brian Hawke <brian.hawke@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<uKT7d.368$jj2.28882@news20.bellglobal.com>.. .
> I want to do a water pump replacement on my 2000 TJ 4.0L.
>
> I hope someone can write a more detail description of the fan belt
> removal procedure.
>
> The DC service manual is real vague on how to remove the "accessory
> drive belt" (fan belt) especially for the 4.0L engine.
> snip...

Just had mine off my 2000 this weekend. It uses a spring loaded
tensioner arm/pulley located on the right front under the alt. (left
side as viewed from the front) Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet or breaker
bar in the square hole on the arm and rotate to remove tension from
the belt and while holding it, slip the belt off the power steering
pump.
Let me know if you need more info

VL

 

Brian Hawke <brian.hawke@sympatico.ca> wrote in message news:<uKT7d.368$jj2.28882@news20.bellglobal.com>.. .
> I want to do a water pump replacement on my 2000 TJ 4.0L.
>
> I hope someone can write a more detail description of the fan belt
> removal procedure.
>
> The DC service manual is real vague on how to remove the "accessory
> drive belt" (fan belt) especially for the 4.0L engine.
> snip...

Just had mine off my 2000 this weekend. It uses a spring loaded
tensioner arm/pulley located on the right front under the alt. (left
side as viewed from the front) Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet or breaker
bar in the square hole on the arm and rotate to remove tension from
the belt and while holding it, slip the belt off the power steering
pump.
Let me know if you need more info

VL

 

That's interesting, Bill, but of course we're not talking about a Ford
engine... :-)

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4160B437.D2C279A4@***.net...
> Installing Ford serpentine belts, I just pull it over the last
> pulley, the power steering pump by hand, it easily collapses the belt
> tensioner spring.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Yes Bill, in 2000 the tensioner was introduced, I know because I had to
> > remove mine to install the Kilby. The tensioner assembly is still
sitting in
> > my garage. If memory serves, you use a wrench to rotate the tension
arm
> > enough to remove the belt. Hey, just like the instructions say, go
figure.
> > Brian, look at Bill's pdf, but be sure to look at the 4.0L page, not the
> > 2.5L page.

 

That's interesting, Bill, but of course we're not talking about a Ford
engine... :-)

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4160B437.D2C279A4@***.net...
> Installing Ford serpentine belts, I just pull it over the last
> pulley, the power steering pump by hand, it easily collapses the belt
> tensioner spring.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Yes Bill, in 2000 the tensioner was introduced, I know because I had to
> > remove mine to install the Kilby. The tensioner assembly is still
sitting in
> > my garage. If memory serves, you use a wrench to rotate the tension
arm
> > enough to remove the belt. Hey, just like the instructions say, go
figure.
> > Brian, look at Bill's pdf, but be sure to look at the 4.0L page, not the
> > 2.5L page.

 

That's interesting, Bill, but of course we're not talking about a Ford
engine... :-)

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4160B437.D2C279A4@***.net...
> Installing Ford serpentine belts, I just pull it over the last
> pulley, the power steering pump by hand, it easily collapses the belt
> tensioner spring.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
> Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
> >
> > Yes Bill, in 2000 the tensioner was introduced, I know because I had to
> > remove mine to install the Kilby. The tensioner assembly is still
sitting in
> > my garage. If memory serves, you use a wrench to rotate the tension
arm
> > enough to remove the belt. Hey, just like the instructions say, go
figure.
> > Brian, look at Bill's pdf, but be sure to look at the 4.0L page, not the
> > 2.5L page.

 

Matt! Will you pick up your TJ belt tensioner and waltz out to your V10
and see that it's exactly the same and in the same location? Maybe,
reach in there and pull on the belt and watch the tensioner pull back:
http://www.----------.com/fordBelt.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> That's interesting, Bill, but of course we're not talking about a Ford
> engine... :-)

 

Matt! Will you pick up your TJ belt tensioner and waltz out to your V10
and see that it's exactly the same and in the same location? Maybe,
reach in there and pull on the belt and watch the tensioner pull back:
http://www.----------.com/fordBelt.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> That's interesting, Bill, but of course we're not talking about a Ford
> engine... :-)