Cherokee 4WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1998)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Description and Operation
Accessory Drive Belt Tension
Correct accessory drive belt tension is required to ensure optimum performance of 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,
greatly reduced belt life and objectionable under hood noise.
DOMESTIC LEFT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES
Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pup bracket and idler pulley assembly.
DOMESTIC RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES
If equipped with a 4.0L 6-cylinder engine; the accessory drive belt is adjusted at the generator mounting bracket. When equipped with a 2.5L
4-cylinder engine, the accessory drive belt is adjusted at the power steering pump bracket and idler pulley assembly.
