How Can Drive Belt Tension Be Optimized for Peak Performance in Belt-Driven Engine Accessories on Jeep Wrangler?

To guarantee the best function of the belt-driven engine accessories, the drive belt should be properly tight and for this, you can use a gauge for both serpentine and V-type belts; place the gauge in the center of the belt and make sure it only touches the belt itself. When you adjust the belt, do it at the power steering pump bracket and the idler pulley assembly. Take the negative cable off the battery, loosen the idler pulley bolt and the tension bolt and only then remove the drive belt. The schematics in this manual use the latest data and for cars without Power Steering, the idler pulley should be used instead of the power steering pump pulley; any differences between the schematics and the Belt Routing Label inside the engine compartment should be solved by following the label. Check that all pulleys are ok and arrange the serpentine accessory drive belt to the water pump correctly, so the water pump isn't reversed and the engine does not heat up as a result. Replace the belt, use gauge C4162 and adjust its tension with the bolt until it meets the given requirements. To complete, screw the idler pulley bolt tightly and examine the belt tension again to make necessary changes.

How Does Drive Belt Tension Impact Engine Accessory Performance and How to check and replace It on Jeep Wrangler?

Getting the drive belt tension right is necessary for great performance from belt-driven accessories. Serpentine and V-type belt gauges can be found for this purpose and detailed directions are given with them on use. Before starting, make sure the tension gauge touches only the section of the belt you are testing, centered in it. Latest information has been used for the schematics and for vehicles without Power Steering, the idler pulley replaces the power steering pump pulley. Should the placement shown on the schematic differ from the Belt Routing Label, follow the instructions from the label. Disconnect the negative battery cable, loosen the idler pulley bolt and the tension adjusting bolt and then remove the accessory drive belt. Check all the pulleys before installing a new belt, to make sure the serpentine accessory belt is routed right and won't let the water pump run in reverse. Make sure the new belt is in place, use gauge C-4162 to inspect the belt tension and tighten the bolt until the tension is in the range allowed by the manual. Lastly, snug the idler pulley bolt and then make sure the belt is still properly tight.

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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 4593684AA
$54.38 MSRP: $73.70
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Accessory Drive; Belt Serpentine
- Replaces: 4861322AC, 68060352AA, 4892840AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler | 70th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited X, X | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53010269
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- Other Name: Belt-6Pk 2475 Mm; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt; Belt, Serpentine (4.0L Engine)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1995 Jeep Wrangler | Base, Islander, Renegade, SE, Sahara | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 4627043AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler | 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 75th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281668AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler | Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53010314
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- Other Name: Belt - Accessory Drive; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt, Serpentine (4.0L Engine); Belt Accessory Drive
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Jeep Wrangler | Sahara, Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53032857AB
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Accessory Drive; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Jeep Wrangler | 70th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited 70th Anniversary, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited X, X | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53010234AB
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- Other Name: Belt - Accessory Drive
- Replaces: 53010234
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Jeep Wrangler
- 1999 Jeep Wrangler
- 1992-1995 Jeep Wrangler
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53011035AB
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- Other Name: Belt - Accessory Drive; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2000 Jeep Wrangler | SE, Sahara, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281669AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; A/C Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020 Jeep Wrangler | Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5048568AC
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine
- Replaces: 5048568AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53010276
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- Other Name: Belt-6V Ribbed 6Pk2450; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt, Fan/Power Steering Drive; Belt, Serpentine, 2.5L Engine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1995 Jeep Wrangler | Base, Islander, Renegade, Rio Grande, S, SE, Sahara | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281969AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Alternator Belt; A/C Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Belt - Accessory Drive Part Number: 53013209AD
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- Other Name: BELT-ACCESSORY DRIVE
- Replaces: 53013209AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2006 Jeep Wrangler | 65th Anniversary Edition, Rubicon, SE, Sahara, Sport, Unlimited, Unlimited Rubicon, X | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Belt - Serpentine Part Number: 5281760AB
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- Other Name: BELT-SERPENTINE
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler | Freedom, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon 392, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys 4xe, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 2.0L L4, 3.0L V6, 3.6L V6, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6.4L V8
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Jeep Wrangler A/C Belt Part Number: 5281963AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Accessory Drive Belt; Water Pump Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler | Unlimited High Altitude 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon 4xe, Unlimited Rubicon X 4xe, Unlimited Sahara 4xe, Unlimited Sport S 4xe, Unlimited Willys 4xe | 4 Cyl 2.0 L PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 53011498AB
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler | Unlimited Rubicon 392 | 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 4892520AB
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- Other Name: Belt - Accessory Drive; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt
- Replaces: 4892520AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Jeep Wrangler | SE | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281592AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Jeep Wrangler | 80th Anniversary, Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited 80th Anniversary, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited High Tide, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L MILD HYBRID EV-GAS (MHEV)
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281454AA
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- Other Name: Belt - Serpentine; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Serpentine
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler | Freedom, Islander, Rubicon, Rubicon X, Sport, Sport S, Unlimited Freedom, Unlimited High Altitude, Unlimited Islander, Unlimited Moab, Unlimited Rubicon, Unlimited Rubicon X, Unlimited Sahara, Unlimited Sahara Altitude, Unlimited Sport, Unlimited Sport Altitude, Unlimited Sport S, Unlimited Willys, Unlimited Willys Sport, Willys, Willys Sport | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Jeep Wrangler Serpentine Belt Part Number: 5281351AC
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- Other Name: Belt - Accessory Drive; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Accessory Drive Belt; Drive Belt; V-Belt; Belt Accessory Drive
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2006 Jeep Wrangler | SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS

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Jeep Wrangler Drive Belt

Choose OEM Drive Belt that meet Jeep factory standards. Jeep designs and tests every component for precision and durability. Each Drive Belt follows strict manufacturing steps to lock in quality and fit. If your Jeep Wrangler matters to you, OEM parts make the smart choice. You'll get the exact look, feel, and performance you expect. Shop genuine Wrangler parts at the highly competitive prices online. Enjoy a manufacturer's warranty, a hassle-free return policy, and rapid delivery. No more guesswork with off brands. Get genuine parts with exact fit and true factory performance. Shop with confidence today at JeepPartsDeal.com.

The Drive Belt in Jeep Wrangler is the key part, that allows the engine to turn on various parts like the alternator and the A/C compressor. Usually, it is a serpentine belt, by which these parts are connected to the crankshaft pulley for effective power transfer. This component lasts approximately 100, 000 miles, and hence, replacement should be done in a timely manner so that it does not cause harm to other parts of the car, as well as the engine. Some of the types of belts include the V-belts which has enhanced traction, timing belts which provide durability coupled with the non-slip feature to suit the different applications it within the mechanical system of the vehicle. In conclusion, Drive Belts are crucial in the functionality of Jeep Wrangler automobiles by effectively driving important parts where necessary.

Jeep Wrangler Drive Belt Parts and Q&A

Serpentine Belt
53010314
Q: How Can Drive Belt Tension Be Optimized for Peak Performance in Belt-Driven Engine Accessories on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
To guarantee the best function of the belt-driven engine accessories, the drive belt should be properly tight and for this, you can use a gauge for both serpentine and V-type belts; place the gauge in the center of the belt and make sure it only touches the belt itself. When you adjust the belt, do it at the power steering pump bracket and the idler pulley assembly. Take the negative cable off the battery, loosen the idler pulley bolt and the tension bolt and only then remove the drive belt. The schematics in this manual use the latest data and for cars without Power Steering, the idler pulley should be used instead of the power steering pump pulley; any differences between the schematics and the Belt Routing Label inside the engine compartment should be solved by following the label. Check that all pulleys are ok and arrange the serpentine accessory drive belt to the Water Pump correctly, so the water pump isn't reversed and the engine does not heat up as a result. Replace the belt, use gauge C4162 and adjust its tension with the bolt until it meets the given requirements. To complete, screw the idler pulley bolt tightly and examine the belt tension again to make necessary changes.
Serpentine Belt
53011035AB
Q: How Does Drive Belt Tension Impact Engine Accessory Performance and How to check and replace It on Jeep Wrangler?
A:
Getting the drive belt tension right is necessary for great performance from belt-driven accessories. Serpentine and V-type belt gauges can be found for this purpose and detailed directions are given with them on use. Before starting, make sure the tension gauge touches only the section of the belt you are testing, centered in it. Latest information has been used for the schematics and for vehicles without Power Steering, the idler pulley replaces the power steering pump pulley. Should the placement shown on the schematic differ from the Belt Routing Label, follow the instructions from the label. Disconnect the negative battery cable, loosen the idler pulley bolt and the tension adjusting bolt and then remove the accessory drive belt. Check all the pulleys before installing a new belt, to make sure the serpentine accessory belt is routed right and won't let the Water Pump run in reverse. Make sure the new belt is in place, use gauge C-4162 to inspect the belt tension and tighten the bolt until the tension is in the range allowed by the manual. Lastly, snug the idler pulley bolt and then make sure the belt is still properly tight.