Belt replacements Hello, How can I replace the belt that is closed to the steering wheel reservoir. I have a Jeep wrangler YJ 1991. I have the Shilton manual, but it does only say about the alternator belt. Thank you, Saul.

http://serpentinebelthq.com/1991-jeep-wrangler-yj-4-0l-serpentine-belt-diagram/ her is a link for you to a diagram. I hope this helps

There should be a sticker in the engine compartment that shows the routing and you should be able to hold the tensioner back with a 3/8's ratchet with a long handle.

The belt cost about $35 at Autozone, and it depends on the garage on cost, I would say no more then $50 to do this.

As a side note it takes about 10 min or less to change this belt with a simple hand tools, however replacing the belt tensioner is recommended if worn out, as this will eat your new belt.

Hope this helps.

I would first check the vacuum disconnect on the front axle (dana 30). The vacuum lines often become clogged and/or broken, especially when wheeling a 20 year old Jeep. My solution for my '93 YJ was the cable option which replaces the vacuum one (try Quadratec). This way I had a more positive feeling and no more vacuum issues to worry about.

at the front of the power steering pump you will see a nut over a slot loosen that up on the back side of the pump the is another bolt in a slot loosen that up and the one above it as well under the pump there is a bolt using a socket tighten this screw this will tighten the belt. Retighten all the other bolts wehn done do not over tighten the belt it will ruin the bearing and case early belt wear.

Adjustment is made by loosening the power steering pump. There is a transverse long bolt (jack bolt) right under the pump that is used for adjustment.

There is an idler pulley close to the power steering. Loosen the bolt that goes through the front of the idler pulley first. Then you will see the head of a bolt looking up at you. Turn the bolt clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen. The pulley is attached to the threaded bolt and it moves the pulley up or down as needed to adjust the belt tension. When the belt is replaced turn the bolt until the belt is tight. Remember to check the belt again after a few hundred miles. A new belt will stretch and loosen.

If the belt is not tense enough it will squeal, so make sure it's tight enough. Otherwise you can use a stethoscope or long screwdriver up to your ear to isolate the source of the noise.

i have a 1988 jeep wrangler 6cyl with 5 speed transmission. I was shifting the jeep and it got stuck in third gear. We opened it up and saw that the linkage is aligned and everything is in place. I dont know what is wrong and what to do next. please help ....

you need to loosen the alternator bolts then turn the bolt under the alternator to relieve tension on the belt