TSB for 2.4L serp belt???

Luck881 · 03-07-2006, 10:09 PM

I've had a squeak develop over the last couple of days, I only hear it while moving and with load on the drive line such as while cruising or accelerating, not while coasting... I took the Jeep to the dealer today expecting something in the front drive shaft a-la "angry sparrows", but they said there is a TSB about replacing the belt and re-routing it. Has anyone gone through this and did the dealer fix work? I'm having the work done later in the week, but I strongly expect I'll be going back soon for the same squeak. Any thoughts are appeciated.

**smartshot** · 03-07-2006, 10:18 PM

It's pro. the belt, i'm pretty sure that will fix it. Maybe some water or something got into it... or the pully's are alittle off.

SpitNine · 03-07-2006, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Luck881

I've had a squeak develop over the last couple of days, I only hear it while moving and with load on the drive line such as while cruising or accelerating, not while coasting... I took the Jeep to the dealer today expecting something in the front drive shaft a-la "angry sparrows", but they said there is a TSB about replacing the belt and re-routing it. Has anyone gone through this and did the dealer fix work? I'm having the work done later in the week, but I strongly expect I'll be going back soon for the same squeak. Any thoughts are appeciated.

I have a 2003 SE WITHOUT air conditioning. Currently have 26,000 miles on it. Have had NO problems with the belt.
I would think that there aren't a lot of options for re-routing the belt though unless it was somehow installed wrong at the factory.
Thanks.

Luck881 · 03-07-2006, 10:37 PM

Supposedly they remove the idler in the center of the block and replace the existing belt with a shorter one. The guy said they'd already done it to another one but I thought for sure I would have read about it happening on here... it doesn't seem all that common a problem. It's kind of a surprise because I only have about 6000Km on it.

SpitNine · 03-07-2006, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Luck881

Supposedly they remove the idler in the center of the block and replace the existing belt with a shorter one. The guy said they'd already done it to another one but I thought for sure I would have read about it happening on here... it doesn't seem all that common a problem. It's kind of a surprise because I only have about 6000Km on it.

Do you have air conditioning?
Thanks.

Luck881 · 03-07-2006, 10:43 PM

No I don't
this might explain it more;
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Chrysler/1139990400000_1140768000000_07-001-06/71.html
but, unlike in their description, I noticed it while driving, and in low ambient temperatures.

wmasstj · 03-07-2006, 11:17 PM

03' SE 2.4 w/no air and no squeaks. Thanks for the heads up, if it does start i'll know why

SpitNine · 03-08-2006, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Luck881

No I don't
this might explain it more;
http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Chrysler/1139990400000_1140768000000_07-001-06/71.html
but, unlike in their description, I noticed it while driving, and in low ambient temperatures.

This is good info for those of us with 2.4L SEs.
We now have two replacement belt options.
You'll notice, however, that the original belt routings insured that the drive belt made at least 180 degree contact on all pulleys. I guess this was to insure a positive drive, especially under load. The new routing (TSB #07-001-06) leaves the alternator and power steering pump with less than 180 degree belt engagement.
I don't know if this is a potential problem.
Thanks.

Luck881 · 03-09-2006, 05:43 PM

I'd just like to bump this back for a bit. I can't believe I'm the only person that's had this problem since there's actually a TSB out addressing the issue...

**R.T.** · 03-09-2006, 06:16 PM

You're not alone. I have a 2006 with the 2.4l and have the same problem. The dealer had to order the new belt. I am waiting for it to come in now. In fact, this reminds me to call them. Thanks

**terrible** · 03-09-2006, 08:59 PM

Mine squeaks a bit when it is moist outside as well. I'll have to check into this, thanks.

ribsyj · 03-10-2006, 04:07 PM

I have prob with my 05 but when i just rest my foot on the clutch it stops i did not take mine back yet but it is not the belt for sure so if yours is a stick try resting a little on the clutch to see if it stops cuz mine does

DeepC · 03-10-2006, 07:07 PM

My 03 SE had this problem for about the first 6 months after I puchased it. I had brought it to the dealer atleast 6 times. They dressed the belt twice then ended up replacing the belt later. After some more time they replaced the tensioning pulley and it went away. I havent had any problems since then but I did see the TSB out for it. If it starts up again I'll just get the new belt and take out the pulley as per the TSB since my warranty is now done.

Luck881 · 03-11-2006, 03:32 PM

Just back from the dealer and everything's cool. they swapped out the belt and removed the center idler and my squeak is finally gone. If anyone else gets a mysterious squeak from a 2.4, the serpentine belt is the problem. The TSb adresses the problem perfectly.

ribsyj · 03-12-2006, 02:04 AM

do any of you have a lift if so what does the dealer say

03-10-2006, 04:07 PM	#12
ribsyj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mahanoy City PA Posts: 17 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I have prob with my 05 but when i just rest my foot on the clutch it stops i did not take mine back yet but it is not the belt for sure so if yours is a stick try resting a little on the clutch to see if it stops cuz mine does __________________ 87 wrangler SOA 4" skyjacker springs dana 60 gm 14 bolt AMC 304 dana 300 and 39.5 Iroks 05 Tj 3" 32" MTs 88 F-350 Tow Rig [url]http://www.cardomain.com/id/ribsyj[/url]

03-12-2006, 02:04 AM	#15
ribsyj Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mahanoy City PA Posts: 17 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	do any of you have a lift if so what does the dealer say __________________ 87 wrangler SOA 4" skyjacker springs dana 60 gm 14 bolt AMC 304 dana 300 and 39.5 Iroks 05 Tj 3" 32" MTs 88 F-350 Tow Rig [url]http://www.cardomain.com/id/ribsyj[/url]

03-07-2006, 11:17 PM	#7
wmasstj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	03' SE 2.4 w/no air and no squeaks. Thanks for the heads up, if it does start i'll know why

03-09-2006, 08:59 PM	#11
terrible Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 380 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Mine squeaks a bit when it is moist outside as well. I'll have to check into this, thanks.

03-10-2006, 07:07 PM	#13
DeepC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 18 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	My 03 SE had this problem for about the first 6 months after I puchased it. I had brought it to the dealer atleast 6 times. They dressed the belt twice then ended up replacing the belt later. After some more time they replaced the tensioning pulley and it went away. I havent had any problems since then but I did see the TSB out for it. If it starts up again I'll just get the new belt and take out the pulley as per the TSB since my warranty is now done.