How does the belt go on a 1997 jeep wrangler 4.0

Here is a link showing you the routing as well as how to do it and the tools you need.
http://www.getahelmet.com/jeeps/maint/belt/

It would if there are 2 belts or more present. If it's a one belt setup it has one tensioner. Are you having trouble replacing a belt. Most auto parts stores will print you a belt diagram free of charge. Hope this helps. Chris

Somewhere in the world there may be a specification for that but in reality, just make the pulley through bolt tight (without being and animal on it). The long jack bolt gets tightened first. There, you check belt deflection. You should have about one inch or slightly less deflection in the center of the longest run of the belt. After getting it to that point, lock it and tighten the pulley. Run it for a few minutes and then drive it. If the belt squeals, loosen the adjustment and give it a few more turns. Do not over-tighten it. A loose belt will be noisy. An overtightened one can destroy component bearings.

This is the correct diagram for non-AC vehicles.

Adjustment is made by loosening the power steering pump. There is a transverse long bolt (jack bolt) right under the pump that is used for adjustment.

Belt goes over power steering pump,under idler on left,over AC compressor,over alternator,over fan (with back of belt ) over crank pulley then over water pump (back of belt) then back to p/s pump. Routing is counterclockwise.

1997 JEEP WRANGLER - L4 2.5L 150ci GAS FI N P
Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w/A.C.




More details in DAYCO Catalog

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Here are two links for the engines offered that year...

4 cyl 2.5L
http://www.gates.com/common/part_locator/view_diagram.cfm?id=S7003

6cyl 4.0L
http://www.gates.com/common/part_locator/view_diagram.cfm?id=S7024

1997 JEEP WRANGLER - L4 2.5L 150ci GAS FI N P

* Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w/o P.S., w/o A.C.



* Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w/P.S., w/o A.C.



* Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w/A.C.




1997 JEEP WRANGLER - L6 4.0L 242ci GAS FI N S

* Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w/o A.C.



* Belt Routing Diagram Multiple Accessory, w A.C.



For more details, you can visit DAYCO Catalog

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synchronizers are going bad a used trans would be cheaper than a rebuild due to the labor involved