3.0L - Diesel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Because of high spring tension, do not attempt to disassemble automatic tensioner. Unit is serviced as an assembly (except for pulley on tensioner).
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Remove the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, REMOVAL .
- Remove the electric vacuum pump. Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the serpentine belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the bolts (1) and the belt tensioner (2) from the engine front cover.