I have a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 4.0 Straight 6, Manual Transmission, 135,000 miles on it. My serpentine belt snapped so I purchased a new one (correct size) and spent around an hour trying to get it to stretch around everything with no luck. I had the belt in all the correct spots but was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to get it to fit. Thank you.
The Jeep 4.0 uses a manual tensioner for the belt. You need to loosen it to fit the new belt, then tighten it back up. The belt needs to be tighter than you think! (I use a Kricket tension gauge to set it to factory spec.)
The video is for a Cherokee but a Wrangler should be basically the same:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbp4mgaP2IY
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Elite-09001-Krikit-Tension/dp/B004TB2VZI/
Will try. Thank you!