When you pulled on that tensioner with that torque bar, did you have to loosen it first? Or is it constantly under the required tension, and all you did was pull it down to pull off the belt? I was just wondering how the tension is set correctly.
Wow, all that just to change the belt, hopefully you don't have to do that belt tensioner or idler pully anytime soon. Not much space between the frame rail and bolts.
Where do you get the tool to remove the clamp?
What's the reason for disconnecting the battery? Just precaution??
When you pulled on that tensioner with that torque bar, did you have to loosen it first? Or is it constantly under the required tension, and all you did was pull it down to pull off the belt? I was just wondering how the tension is set correctly.
@Montesca_2024 It's always under tension. A bar or wrench is needed to pull it and hold it to remove the belt. if you let go of the bar it swings back
Bearings, tensioner and idlers pulleys are solid eh?
How long can this belt last, in years or miles?
100 k belt
@@mel-n8m I'm approaching 120k and it still looks like new. The mechanic also says no need to change.
@@PeterBaumgart1a Mines at 220k 😅
Until you start seeing cracks and especially missing tracks
Wooo…. I’m glad I have the 2.4L. I changed my belt after I installed my 320A high output alternator. That was a walk in the park compared to this!
How to turn a 5-minute job into a 4 hour mess
Literally me right now
Wow, all that just to change the belt, hopefully you don't have to do that belt tensioner or idler pully anytime soon. Not much space between the frame rail and bolts.
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I saw a video (from Haynes manuals TH-cam) showing this done from the top, after removing air box and intake channel. Not possible on the trailhawk?
th-cam.com/video/Jub7iitsIpc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GB6oR6dziXnt8Kgi
Yeah, on closer inspection that Haynes video must be a different model, maybe the 4 cylinder motor?
i don't think you can do it from the top because you need to remove the rad hoses
@@TestDontguess correct
Chrysler has lost their mind with this shitbag design. Unreal.
A shop would charge you $500 for that job.
If your name is Austin, DO NOT ATTEMPT 🚫🚫🚫