OEM 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Drive Belt

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Drive Belt Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Drive Belt on 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

  A: Always verify the drive belt routing lines match the Hellscher Mark Routing Label found in the engine compartment, as these diagrams are made with the latest details in mind. Remove the negative cable from the battery first. Adjust the belt tensioner by rotating it until it hits its stopping point, lift off the belt and next, carefully move the tensioner into its free arm setting. During installation, look over all pulleys and organize the serpentine belt so the water pump rotates in the correct direction to avoid engine overheating. Hold the belt in your hand and move it around every pulley except the idler. Then, push the tensioner arm to the stop position, move the belt around the idler and allow the tensioner to make it fit snugly on every pulley. Check the belt wear indicator as well-on 4.0L engines, the indicator mark should be between the minimum and maximum marks and if it doesn't meet this requirement, replace the serpentine accessory drive belt.