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Section 7 (Power Steering General Servicing): Service

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 24 other vehicles, including the 1987 Jeep Wrangler, 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, 1987 Jeep Pickup, 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and 1987 Jeep Comanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BELT TENSION (1)

Application New Belt Used Belt
Jeep (2) 125-155 (57-70) 90-115 (41-52)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (Kg.) Using Burroughs Tension Gauge
(2) Cherokee/Wagoneer is 120-140 lbs. (54-64 kg).