Wrangler L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2006)
2.
Rotate the belt tensioner arm until it contacts the stop to remove tension on the belt.
3.
Remove the old drive belt and discard.
4.
Slowly rotate the belt tensioner arm into the free arm position.
5.
Check the condition of all pulleys
6.
Temporarily route the new drive belt around all pulleys except the top left (driver side) idler pulley.
7.
Rotate the belt tensioner arm until it contacts its stop position.
8.
Route the new drive belt around the top left idler pulley and slowly let the tensioner arm rotate into the drive belt.
NOTE:
Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by the automatic (spring loaded) drive belt tensioner.
9.
Verify that the new drive belt is seated properly to all pulleys.
10.
Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
11.
Set the clock to the correct time.
SECTION B - REMOVE IDLER PULLEY AND REPLACE BELT
NOTE:
THIS REPAIR INVOLVES A REVISED DRIVE BELT ROUTING. THE NEW DRIVE BELT ROUTING MAY DIFFER FROM THE
RESPECTIVE SERVICE INFORMATION DRIVE BELT SCHEMATIC.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LET THE BELT TENSIONER SNAP BACK TO THE FREEARM POSITION, SEVERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE
TENSIONER.
1.
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable from the battery.
2.
Rotate the belt tensioner arm until it contacts the stop to remove tension on the belt.
3.
Remove the old drive belt and discard.
4.
Slowly rotate the belt tensioner arm into the free arm position.
5.
Remove and discard the small idler pulley that is closest to the belt tensioner center hub. Refer to item 2 as illustrated in Figure 1 - "NEW BELT
ROUTING - 2.4L WITH A/C" (Fig. 1), or in Figure 2 - "NEW BELT ROUTING - 2.4L WITHOUT A/C" (Fig. 2).
6.
Check the condition of all pulleys.
