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Drive Belt Adjustment

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Application Tension Lbs. (Kg)
Serpentine Belt (1)
New Belts (2) 180-200 (81.7-90.8)
Used Belts 140-160 (63.6-72.6)
(1) Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models with 4.0L and 4.7L engines are equipped with an automatic belt tensioner. DO NOT attempt to adjust belt tension.
(2) A belt is considered new if it has been used 15 minutes or less.