Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Drive Belt: Description and Operation
GENERAL INFORMATION
Correct drive belt tension is required to ensure optimum performance of the belt driven engine accessories. If specified tension is not maintained,
belt slippage may cause; engine overheating, lack of power steering assist, loss of air conditioning capacity, reduced generator output rate, and
greatly reduced belt life.
TENSION
Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump bracket and idler pulley assembly. There are different types of adjustment gauges for checking
either a serpentine or a V-type belt. Refer to the instructions supplied with the gauge. Use the correct gauge when checking belt tension. Place
gauge in the middle of the section of belt being tested (between two pulleys) to check tension. Do not allow the gauge (or gauge adapter) to contact
anything but the belt.