QuestionHow do I replace a serpentine belt tensioner on a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.2L?
Answer.9L V-6 OR 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-GAS ENGINES
REMOVAL
Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Belt Removal/Installation in this group.
Disconnect wiring and secondary cable from ignition coil.
Remove ignition coil from coil mounting bracket (two bolts) Do not remove coil mounting bracket from cylinder head.
Remove tensioner assembly from mounting bracket (one nut) Indexing Marks - 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines
WARNING: BECAUSE OF HIGH SPRING PRESSURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE AUTOMATIC TENSIONER. UNIT IS SERVICED AS AN ASSEMBLY (EXCEPT FOR PULLEY)
Remove pulley bolt. Remove pulley from tensioner.
INSTALLATION
Install pulley and pulley bolt to tensioner. Tighten bolt to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
Install tensioner assembly to mounting bracket. An indexing tab is located on back of tensioner. Align this tab to slot in mounting bracket. Tighten nut to 67 N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
Connect all wiring to ignition coil.
Install coil to coil bracket. If nuts and bolts are used to secure coil to coil bracket, tighten to 11 N·m (100 in. lbs.) torque. If coil mounting bracket has been tapped for coil mounting bolts, tighten bolts to 5 N·m (50 in. lbs.) torque
CAUTION: To prevent damage to coil case, coil mounting bolts must be torqued.
Install drive belt. Refer to Belt Removal/Installation in this group.
Check belt indexing marks Indexing Marks - 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines
