Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 236
BELT REPLACEMENT/ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The belt routing schematics are published
from the latest information available at the time of
publication. If anything differs between these sche-
matics and the Belt Routing Label, use the sche-
matics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located
in the engine compartment.
4.0L ENGINE
REMOVAL
Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering
pump bracket and idler pulley assembly.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
(2) Loosen belt tension at power steering pump
bracket and idler pulley (Fig. 63).
(3) Remove belt.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION:
When installing the serpentine acces-
sory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If
not, the engine may overheat due to the water
pump rotating in the wrong direction (Fig. 64).
(2) Install new belt. Refer to the end of this group
for Drive Belt Tension specifications.
(3) After power steering pump bracket and idler
pulley has been tightened into position, recheck belt
tension. Adjust if necessary.
5.2L Engine
Drive belts on the 5.2L engine are equipped with a
spring loaded automatic belt tensioner (Fig. 65).
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to check belt tension
with a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with
an automatic belt tensioner. Refer to Automatic Belt
Tensioner in this group.
REMOVAL
(1) Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt
of automatic belt tensioner (Fig. 65).
Fig. 63 Power Steering Pump Bracket and Idler Pulley
Fig. 64 Belt Routing—4.0L Engine
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COOLING SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)