BELT TENSIONER REPLACEMENT (JEEP ZJ)

Replacing the serpentine belt tensioner on my '96 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Same process for all 5.2L V8 models.
Check out my serpentine belt replacement video:
• JEEP SERPENTINE /DRIVE...

[@zachhatter1467]

I literally use all of your videos as my reference for everything on my zj. Thanks again man much appreciated!

[@Nathanallenpinard]

"Oh look it's snowing outside. Perfect day to work on the Jeep."

[@jeeporegon9817]

...in a gas station parking lot.

[@Mainsail333]

Thanks Again, your videos have been a big help in maintaining my ZJ

[@MrBmth90]

Nice Work! I work at an O’Reilly’s Distribution Center, so I get my Jeep auto parts for 50% off the retail price with my employee discount, perks of working at a auto parts place. 👍🏼

[@LtRevan0117]

MrBmth90 my dad works there

[@randolphferguson3202]

I repeat what Zach Hatter said below - I literally use all of your videos as my reference for everything on my zj. Thanks again man much appreciated! Thank you so much for all you do.

[@meadowbyastream]

LOL you never fail me. Need to replace tensioner? Guess who has the vid.

[@sandmann-offroad3035]

Cool and helpful video! Thanks! The funny thing is that I received my new tensioner 2 weeks ago, so I can use this vid perfectly ;) Also I know working on the Jeep in the rain, snow and cold.....
my next project on my 97 5.2 ZJ is a seperate transmission cooler ...
thumbs up and keep on jeepin !

[@LtRevan0117]

Great stuff . Now I know what to look for and how to swap it out.

[@JavaScriptError]

Have to do this job on my Mother-in-law's 98. Not only is this video great clarity, but it's direct and informative. You add the torque specs which is a great bonus and it's no filler. Thanks for this video!! You got a like and a subscribe here!!

[@michaelangelos5117]

Pb foreign and domestic wanted $300 to do this job so thanks for the video. I owe you one.

[@zeitGGeist]

High quality video!

[@michaelfulton6662]

I think you the best at doing these videos Man you talk and go through it at the same time keep up the good work dude

[@baderalali8441]

Man thats a clean work😍👌🏽

[@alefif7872]

I can hear the gangsta in your voice your a g thanks for the help

[@carlyfranco2064]

Nice video man it helps alot and nice truck too

[@barricadegarage5361]

Glad I could you help. Thanks for watching

[@Miohunter444]

My tensioner bearings totally disintegrated and the belt never fell off, boy was I lucky cause if it had it would have been a mess lol.

[@jeepz669]

Great video bro! 💯

[@barricadegarage5361]

JeepZJ 101 thanks

[@freedomwon2004]

Thanks for your video.

[@andremax3262]

Very good work....cogratulations

[@giovanniblanco4345]

Appreciate the help, man

[@b.j.hawkinsmurica8145]

Ah, the good ole days, before all the craziness

[@Marko007ify]

Thank you so much

[@AdmiralGrafSpee100]

Thanks.

[@jake-mv5oi]

Philips head screws instead of hex on the coil? Really? Looks like you're getting ready for the cold weather tomorrow. Stay warm.

[@barricadegarage5361]

+jake32401 right! If they strip out then your pretty much up shits creek

[@leopoldoitagaray8921]

Hello I see you from Mexico. You are a Master. Great work.
Could you explain how to adjust the tv cable.
Best Regards
Polo

[@shdwviking]

My 95 grand cherokee just had the idler pulley come off on the freeway and finding the bracket is hard af

[@johnshirley5342]

👍👍👍👍

[@dogsavethequeen7689]

Nicely done but how about replacing the Jeep with something that doesn't breakdown or start on fire just before the wheels fly off (true stories)? A Toyota or a Ford would fix this.

[@rayraystaynlow4889]

May I ask why you by passed the AC pulley with the belt.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Rayray Stayn Low the ac compressor was sticking and i didnt want it to damage the belt. I also plan on putting an on board air compressor in its place

[@siemprev8418]

Lift?

[@_R_S_6]

Thank you! Very helpful..

[@barricadegarage5361]

No problem

[@jedslather]

Man you need a workshop, must be cold as F# out there...

[@ROBOTYPHOON]

Did you just turn the tensioner bolt counter-clockwise after the belt was in place to set back into position, then?

[@barricadegarage5361]

ROBO TYPHOON NO! its an automatic tensioner!

[@ROBOTYPHOON]

​@@barricadegarage5361 What did you do at 4:02, just move it to the side without turning the bolt? I need to do this on my Jeep soon, the noise is unbearable!

[@barricadegarage5361]

ROBO TYPHOON the same thing I did at 1:28.. the bolt on the pulley does not loosen when you turn it towards the drivers side, this action just puts pressure on the spring inside the tensioners body and causes the entire pulley and pivot point to rotate which relieves belt tension and allows you to slip the belt off.
as you rotate the tensioner clockwise, the spring inside is gonna wanna push counter clockwise because thats its natural position, but the the actual 15 millemeter bolt will not move at all so you dont have to worry about that.
check out my serpentine belt replacement video for refrence...
ua-cam.com/video/Isra0tVBE6g/v-deo.html

[@ROBOTYPHOON]

@@barricadegarage5361 Ahh, I see what you mean now, that makes sense, I thought I saw it move in the beginning. I appreciate the explanation, I'm sure I'll watch this at least three more times before I attempt it.. 🤣 Thanks again though man, stay warm out there!

[@leakyjeep5.9]

You not running AC? What belt do you use to bypass that?

[@barricadegarage5361]

leakyjeep5.9
heres the video with part numbers ua-cam.com/video/Isra0tVBE6g/v-deo.html

[@rayraystaynlow4889]

@@barricadegarage5361 I need the size on that belt. My ac don't work so I wanna by pass mine.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Rayray Stayn Low I got this one from advanced auto parts for $35. Its Dayco part# 5070825 and its length 24.38 × 2112.27mm
.96" × 83.16"

[@NoWr2Run]

DAMN $70, I shop Amazon for most of my parts if I don't need it right away.

[@barricadegarage5361]

nowr2run I know but I needed it asap!

[@LtRevan0117]

Are you going to be doing transmission type repairs also or no

[@barricadegarage5361]

+Geo Crowder No because my 44RE is indestructible...