Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 279
(2) Install new belt.
(3) Using serpentine belt tension gauge, tighten
adjusting bolt until belt reaches proper tension. Refer
to Belt Tension at the rear of this section for proper
belt tension.
(4) After belt is tensioned correctly, tighten idler
pulley bolt to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.)
(5) After idler pulley has been tightened into posi-
tion, recheck belt tension. Adjust if necessary.
BELT REPLACEMENT OR ADJUSTMENT—RIGHT
HAND DRIVE (4.0L)
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
(2) Loosen lower alternator mounting bolt and nut.
(3) Loosen upper alternator mounting nut.
(4) Loosen adjusting bolt at upper alternator bracket
(Fig. 54) until belt can be removed from pulleys.
(5) Remove belt.
INSTALLATION
(1) Check condition of all pulleys.
Fig. 50 Models With 4.0L Engine—With A/C—Except
RHD
Fig. 51 Models With 4.0L Engine—With A/C—With
RHD
Fig. 52 Models With 4.0L Engine—Without A/C—
With RHD
Fig. 53 Power Steering Pump Bracket and Idler
Pulley
1 – ADJUSTING BOLT
2 – IDLER PULLEY BOLT
XJ
COOLING SYSTEM
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)