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How do I remove a belt tensioner on a 2000 jeep grand cherokee? Tools needed?

May 27, 2008 by Lil Rip | Posted in Jeep


I think a half inch square drive is needed to release the tension so the belt can be removed. Once that is done there is only one bolt - not sure of the size (could be metric or imperial) - holding the tensioner in place.

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jj | May 27, 2008

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