94 xj A/C belt wont budge

[WhiteDevil1311]

So spent the last 90 minutes or so trying to move my PS pump

I went as far as removing the 4 bolts and still nothing.

Whats the trick to this? Is there an idler pulley conversion kit cause this PS pump thing sucks, My 78 mino had the same thing but that was stupid easy to do as the swing bolts actually functioned the way they should.

I have new belt in hand (975K6) but alas its in hand not on the pulleys.


Help PLEASE. I have to take it to Ft Atkinson WI in the morning for the weekend and would love to have a quiet ride. Belt is glazed and smooth side shows the inner construction of the belt(threads)
Belt dressing worked for all of 8 seconds.

Thanks in advance

[4.3LXJ]

Yes, there is an idler pulley replacement and IIRC NAPA has them. I also believe you can eliminate the pump altogether and get a shorter belt too

[WhiteDevil1311]

from what IM reading there is only the 2 on front, 2 on rear and below the pump. I removed all of them and it just sits there

[4.3LXJ]

Can ou post a pic?

[WhiteDevil1311]

pic of the bolts? I didnt think of it, I quit, I have the belt just gonna let someone else fight with it.

[4.3LXJ]

Actually what I wanted to see is the type of compressor you have. Sometimes there are some little sleeves the bolts go through that can get in the way

[WhiteDevil1311]

Ooos yeah but im working on the ps pump/tensioner. Spacer sleeves you mean yeah but I dont think I have to loosen the ac pump to do the belt I hope. If so itll be a water pump alternator and balancer only belt system. The problem is the ps pump :floats" when all the bolts are removed not just loosened. Ot wont swing up or down in the slots.

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[4.3LXJ]

There is a tensioner bolt underneath the PS pump that is hard to see.

[WhiteDevil1311]

The 3" or so one? It also was removed both rear bolts were removed and the topfront and the one to its right . Im stumped. A 3' wrecking bar didnt even budge it. Rubber mallet was begging for mercy I really have no idea how it was staying in place.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

I appreciate the time taken to try and help me out


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[XJ Wheeler]

It is a bit tricky, not the best design in my opinion. But i have taken a couple pics of my '92 fsm to hopefully help you out. I can only post one pic at a time on my phone so read this first and then the next one. Hope it goes easy for ya.

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[XJ Wheeler]

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Didnt see that one on the bottom front at all....I tightened mine for the weekend as im loaded for camping and have a garage built before electricity ill get on that Monday night after work. Thanks Wheeler. Im also gonn pick up the FSM for my year.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Id do it now with a headlamp but the wife gave me an evil look when I said the word jeep

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[XJ Wheeler]

Lol, it'll still be there when ya can. Good luck and have fun this weekend.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

Im taking the 1/2 socket and wrench with just incase it breaks or spins off on me on the road. Wife is taking her car and the kids up and im rollin with my great dane and most the bulkier gear. Appreciate all the help guys its gonna save me some money so I can get the flanges for the lower control arms to axle. Got it welded but who knows how long the metal around it will last.

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[WhiteDevil1311]

I got it this morning. Thanks again for all the time and help

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