Installation (Except Diesel & RWD Van)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1995 Dodge Ram Van, 1995 Dodge Pickup, and 1995 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install harness to generator. Tighten nuts to specification in following sequence: ground terminal nut, B+ terminal nut, wire harness hold-down nuts and field terminal nuts. Refer to the TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install generator, and tighten bolts to specification.
NOTE: When installing serpentine accessory drive belt, ensure it is routed correctly to prevent engine overheat.
On Pickup 5.9L HD and 8.0L, position drive belt over all pulleys except water pump pulley. On all others, position drive belt over all pulleys except idler pulley, located between generator and A/C compressor. Place socket wrench on automatic tensioner pulley bolt.
On Pickup 5.9L HD and 8.0L, rotate tensioner COUNTERCLOCKWISE. On all others, rotate tensioner CLOCKWISE. Route belt over water pump pulley (Pickup 5.9L HD and 8.0L) or idler pulley (all others). Allow tensioner to rotate back into place. Remove wrench. Ensure belt is properly seated on all pulleys. Reconnect negative battery cable.
On all models except Pickup 5.9L HD and 8.0L, check belt indexing marks. Tensioner and tensioner housing have an indexing arrow and an index mark, respectively. If a new belt is used, arrow must be within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of index mark. Belt is considered new if it has been in used less than 15 minutes.