alternator belt replacement

[gotspeed]

my alternator belt just shredded off today on my 97 J and i need to know the procedure for replacing it. The only thing i can tell is that i have to take other stuff off first, Does anyone here know how to do thi? Thanks.

[yodawill2000]

Yep.Take the other two belts off via the belt tensionersand install the alt belt.Might as well get new belts for the power steering and water pump while your at it.

[gr8scott72]

Yep.Take the other two belts off via the belt tensionersand install the alt belt.Might as well get new belts for the power steering and water pump while your at it.

Don't you mean power steering and a/c?

[yodawill2000]

yep

[gotspeed]

Thanks guys, well I was able to loosen the other two belts but the power steering pump belt is not so easy, I hae loosened the tensioner, but I cant tell which bolts to loosen on it to remove it enough to get the belt off.

[Victor]

Do you have to pull the radiator or fan or anything else to change the belts.

[GerryO]

Thanks guys, well I was able to loosen the other two belts but the power steering pump belt is not so easy, I have loosened the tensioner, but I can't tell which bolts to loosen on it to remove it enough to get the belt off.

Do you have to pull the radiator or fan or anything else to change the belts.

I don't think so. I also didn't need to jack the car up either.

I suggest first removing the front plastic underbody panel and the plastic/rubber unit that connects the air filter/MAF assembly to the throttle bodies.

The AC pulley lock-nut and adjusting bolt are the easiest to access from above.

Loosen/torque the PS lock-nut from above. Working from below I used a 12mm socket on a mini extension on a 1/4 drive ratchet to move the PS adjusting bolt. The PS unit really didn't want to move easily, in part due to the the stiff hoses attached to it.

Again working from below, access the Alternator lock-nut from the backside of the bracket.

I just finished tightening the three belts and it sure was/is hot outside. Good luck.
Modified by GerryO at 4:19 PM 6/20/2008

[gotspeed]

well I finally replaced all Three belts now I just have to do the timing belt, and soon I hope.

[GerryO]

well I finally replaced all Three belts now I just have to do the timing belt, and soon I hope.

Listen for slipping belt sounds during cold damp morning first-time engine starts.

Thank you very much for the "mission completed" post, and replace the water pump and many a list of other items along with the timing belt.