Finally! Someone put a repair video up and actually torqued the mounting bolt! I could not find the spec. anywhere for this for some odd reason. Thank You Sir.
@russbell6418
2 жыл бұрын
Mine failed to maintain tension. New belt was squealing, so I ordered a new tensioner. The old tensioner release required 20 ft-lbs. The new one, with belt installed, required 37 ft-lbs on the release bolt. Thanks again, Steve for the 30 lb. torque spec on the mounting bolt. My cheap manual (Haynes) doesn’t even cover replacing this part.
@zeus-mt7wx
6 жыл бұрын
Big thank you. Saved $150.00 plus wifey loves me “ priceless “.
@ehart34
4 жыл бұрын
Ehat makes the belt spin? My daughters belt fell off and we bought a new one its sitting loose and not spinning. Any ideas? I'm clueless
@russbell6418
2 жыл бұрын
That’s a serpentine install issue. No schematic sticker on mine. Go crankshaft, up to p.s. pump, over alternator, down to large idler, back up to AC, down to tensioner, up around tensioner idler.
@rocam69
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video could you tell me the torque wrench you use
@aliray1165
2 жыл бұрын
Do I take the pin out of the tensioner?
@davidduke5459
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, you made it look so easy, when I tried this the tensioner release get to the end of it run (cant move more) and still not enough slack to get belt over idler pulley. Jeep is 2008 3.7l Liberty KK (Cherokee in South Africa) . Hope the dealer gave me the right Mopar belt. What is the right number for this model?
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
+David Duke I don't have that info sorry. Make sure you are routing the belt properly then check with the dealer to make sure you got the right part. Good luck!
@davidduke5459
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Car Doc, it was the wrong belt, new one popped on in muinutes
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
Good news. Thanks for the follow up and the happy ending. Blessings!
@eagleye2237
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Makes it look easy.
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
it is pretty easy. Thanks for watching.
@racyfreeman317
3 жыл бұрын
Why take the belt completely off instead of just off the tensioner & use a small bungee cord to keep the pressure on, makes it easier when reinstalling.....
@ThecardoctorTV
3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@rocam69
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😎 again... could you tell me the torque for the 2 plastic pulleys on the tensioner I tried Google ...nothing there
@job38four10
3 жыл бұрын
Wish you was more clear on where exactly the wrench goes to release tension, there are thee bolts right there..........
@HarleyShouldice
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. The belt on my 2003 Liberty jumped off the other day. I got a new belt and followed your video. Problem... it keeps jumping off. The idler wheel (with no grooves) seems to wobble. Do I replace it?
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
If it has a bad bearing then yes it should be replaced. Its not the tensioner assembly that's loose?
@HarleyShouldice
7 жыл бұрын
Tensioner seems okay, but that idler wheel is really wobbly. I thought it might be self-adjusting. Thanks for the help!
@jailynkelley3964
4 жыл бұрын
And how do we solve the puzzle
@slycooper04
8 жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 dodge nitro which is the cousin of the 2011 liberty. with that being said is it safe to assume Chrysler used the same 3.7 engine and anything shown in the video would apply to my vehicle?
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
+slycooper04 I have worked on Nitro's but can't recall of the drive belts and pulleys are exactly the same. Sorry. That said if you're just doing a tensioner than it should be pretty straight forward.
@roncororingo63
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video it's a big help..by the way,I got some issues..I change the belt serpentine on a 2007 jeep liberty 4wd,after I put the new belt on it,the clutch on the air compressor start making a noise like grinding or something in the bearings,and the tensioner looks like jumping everytime the clutch start working..can you help me to fix this issue please?..thanks again!
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
You may have a problem with the A/C compressor clutch or compressor itself. I have had that come up after belt service as well. Also verify that the replacement tensioner and belt are not at fault.
@roncororingo63
7 жыл бұрын
The Car Doctor ..thanks again!!the problem was already fix,got a wrong installation, but I get the diagram from the web,put the belt on the right way and everything is running nice and smooth. .
@ThecardoctorTV
7 жыл бұрын
Great. Take care.
@job38four10
3 жыл бұрын
Why not just change the pulleys?
@Roopaloooop
8 жыл бұрын
wife has a 2010 liberty. in wish it had the room to work in that the older liberty s had. they put the coolant and washer fluid reservoirs right in the way. ugh
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
Yes I hate the way they locate those. Just silly.
@metalmoto
9 жыл бұрын
But what can you do, when the bolt is stripped or rounded?
@ThecardoctorTV
8 жыл бұрын
+metalmoto Well somehow it will need to be extracted. Consider using a cutoff tool or angle grinder to cut the bolt head off and remove the tensioner then extract the remains stud with a stud removal tool or vice grips. Good luck!
@russbell6418
2 жыл бұрын
Mine was pretty extreme. I removed the fan for additional space. I drilled the bolt head about 1/2 inch deep, starting with 1/8 bit. Then I drilled 1/4, and finally 3/8. I had to shorten the bit to get it and the drill into the space. When it drilled as deep as the back of the head, it popped off. After removing the tensioner, I heated the bolt to discolor (not too hot, that’s an aluminum fitting it bolts into) and twisted it out with vice grips.
@r.seaboats6666
4 жыл бұрын
Mines squeaking on start up what should I check ?
@russbell6418
2 жыл бұрын
Replace tensioner. Interior coil spring loses tension from years of vibration, usually before 150,000 miles. Both my Liberty’s have had these fail. (And several of my other high mileage vehicles.)
@SteveRobReviews
9 жыл бұрын
👍
@ThecardoctorTV
9 жыл бұрын
Steve Rob Steve, check your messages folder for something I sent you. Thanks for sharing my videos!
@SteveRobReviews
9 жыл бұрын
ha I sent it to Eric he had a good laugh...
@calebtekurio2028
2 жыл бұрын
Wtf is 30 ft lb
@russbell6418
2 жыл бұрын
Foot pounds torque, equal to about 41 newton meters. Best to torque that bolt, so it’s tight enough to stay on but not stretched, so that it will fail with vibration. If you’re gonna fix engine stuff, buy a torque wrench. If you’re just gonna fix an IHC Scout, it probably doesn’t matter.
@TWhYJones
3 жыл бұрын
Bro whats that beside the alternator.?? It starting to make noise in my 2012 jeep lib sport.. I think the belt to tight..how can i release sommmme tension?
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