Belt, Serpentine: Installation: 3.0L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check condition of all pulleys.CAUTION:
When installing the serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt MUST be routed correctly. If not, the engine may overheat due to the water pump rotating in the wrong direction.
- Install new belt (2). Route the belt around all pulleys except the idler pulley (3). Rotate the tensioner arm (7) until it contacts its stop position. Route the belt (2) around the idler (3) and slowly let the tensioner (7) rotate into the belt. Make sure the belt (2) is seated onto all pulleys.
- With the drive belt installed, inspect the belt wear indicator. The gap between the tang and the housing stop (measurement A).
- Install the harmonic vibration dampener cover (1). Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the resonator. Tighten nuts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Install the electric vacuum pump Refer to PUMP, ELECTRIC VACUUM, INSTALLATION .
- Install the pressurized coolant bottle. Refer to BOTTLE, PRESSURIZED COOLANT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine cover (1).
- Connect the negative battery cable.