1996 Jeep Cherokee squealing noise

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
180,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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AZZHOEAMY
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i have a 96 jeep grand cherokee limited. i replaced the belt 5x the tensioner 2x and the idler pulley 2x and still has this noise. checked all the pulleys and no noise from them. a guy from the parts store told me it was the bearings in the alternetor but i checked and no noise and the volts are correct. the last time i put the new belt on which is a gates now the noise went away for bout a day or two but came back. never goes away from cold to hot.
Jan 27, 2009 at 3:32 PM
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JIMZMENAME
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check you porer steering fluid level. get one of those hand trigger type squirty bottles with some water in it and selectively spray a little on where the belt goes , this will at least eliminate the bely drive as a prob ........ but check power steering first
Jan 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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JIMZMENAME
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jim is a poor typer
Jan 29, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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AZZHOEAMY
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sprayed the belt with water noise went away but came back after water dried. replace the belt 5x. going to jeep dealer to get a new belt from them to see what happens
Jan 30, 2009 at 9:05 AM
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