JEEP CHEROKEE KL 3.2 SERPENTINE BELT DIY | This is a big job

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You would think replacing the serpentine belt in a Cherokee 3.2 would be a easy job however it isn't. This job isn't for the faint of heart thats for sure. You'll need to remove the inner fender cover, drain the radiator and then remove the coolant hoses just to change the belt.

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

What's the reason for disconnecting the battery? Just precaution??

[@Montesca_2024]

When you pulled on that tensioner with that torque bar, did you have to loosen it first? Or is it constantly under the required tension, and all you did was pull it down to pull off the belt? I was just wondering how the tension is set correctly.

[@Reicher55]

@Montesca_2024 It's always under tension. A bar or wrench is needed to pull it and hold it to remove the belt. if you let go of the bar it swings back

[@Drunkoncouch]

Bearings, tensioner and idlers pulleys are solid eh?

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

How long can this belt last, in years or miles?

[@mel-n8m]

100 k belt

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

@@mel-n8m I'm approaching 120k and it still looks like new. The mechanic also says no need to change.

[@Reicher55]

​@@PeterBaumgart1a Mines at 220k 😅

[@Hammond1524]

Wow, all that just to change the belt, hopefully you don't have to do that belt tensioner or idler pully anytime soon. Not much space between the frame rail and bolts.

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

I saw a video (from Haynes manuals KZbin) showing this done from the top, after removing air box and intake channel. Not possible on the trailhawk?

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKbFaJyfqdh8psUsi=GB6oR6dziXnt8Kgi

[@PeterBaumgart1a]

Yeah, on closer inspection that Haynes video must be a different model, maybe the 4 cylinder motor?

[@TestDontguess]

i don't think you can do it from the top because you need to remove the rad hoses

[@Reicher55]

​@@TestDontguess correct

[@jimhoran5445]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@gregw6251]

How to turn a 5-minute job into a 4 hour mess

[@anthonytirado6965]

Literally me right now

[@bensocapital1187]

If your name is Austin, DO NOT ATTEMPT 🚫🚫🚫

[@b.c.goldprospecting1724]

A shop would charge you $500 for that job.

[@YamFZR93]

Chrysler has lost their mind with this shitbag design. Unreal.