Jeep Repair: 2001 jeep G Cherokee Serpentine belt, negative battery cable, serpentine belt


Question
Can you please give instructions as to how to install a new serpentine belt? The one I currently have is glazed and looks like it needs to be replaced. The Jeep does have AC and the motor is the 4.0 6cyl
Thanx

Answer
Jeep Repair: 2001 jeep G Cherokee Serpentine belt, negative battery cable, serpentine belt
belt
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 schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.

REMOVAL
CAUTION: DO NOT LET TENSIONER ARM SNAP BACK TO THE FREEARM POSITION, SEVERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE TENSIONER.

Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic ( spring load ) belt tensioner.

Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts its stop. Remove belt, then slowly rotate the tensioner into the freearm position. Belt Routing - 4.0L Belt Routing - 4.7L