How To Replace a Serpentine Belt Tensioner and Idler

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Do you have a belt squealing on your vehicle? The serpentine belt isn't a difficult job for the most part, but all vehicles are different. I show how to replace the tensioner and idler on my 2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ with the 4.0 engine. Most of what I'm showing will transfer to the majority of modern vehicles on the road today. Get out there and wrench on your own stuff!

0:00 - What is a serpentine belts job?
2:00 - How to find your belt routing
2:27 - Step 1 Remove belt tensioner
3:59 - Step 2 Remove belt idler
5:25 - Step 3 Compare and prepare new parts
6:40 - Step 4 Install idler
7:05 - Step 5 Install tensioner
8:02 - Step 6 Belt installation
9:18 - Step 7 Verify belt installation

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