2.8L Diesel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between these schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.

Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic ( spring load ) belt tensioner.

Check condition of all pulleys.
CAUTION: When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction.
Install new belt. Route the belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley. See Fig 1. Rotate the tensioner arm until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt around the idler and slowly let the tensioner rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt is seated onto all pulleys. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Accessory Belt Routing

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1 - IDLER PULLEY

2 - GENERATOR

3 - IDLER PULLEY

4 - A/C COMPRESSOR

5 - COOLING FAN SUPPORT

6 - VIBRATION DAMPER

7 - BELT TENSIONER

8 - POWER STEERING PUMP

9 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT

10 - VISCOUS HEATER