Questionyour advice worked but I lost the diagram you attached. Could I get another copy, and also how does one get the pulley wheel off?
I really miss my old dodge, so easy to fix.
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5.9L HDC-GAS AND 8.0L V-10 ENGINES
REMOVAL
Drive belts are equipped with a spring loaded automatic belt tensioner Belt Tensioner - 5.9L HDC-Gas and 8.0L V-10 Engines - Typical This belt tensioner will be used on all belt configurations, such as with or without power steering or air conditioning. For more information, refer to Automatic Belt Tensioner, proceeding in this group
1.Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner Belt Tensioner - 5.9L HDC-Gas and 8.0L V-10 Engines - Typical The threads on the pulley mounting bolt are left- hand.
2.Relax the tension from the belt by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise (as viewed from front) Belt Tensioner - 5.9L HDC-Gas and 8.0L V-10 Engines - Typical When all belt tension has been relaxed, remove belt from tensioner pulley first and other pulleys last.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump rotating in wrong direction. Refer to Belt Routing - 5.9L HDC-Gas Engine and 8.0 L V-10 - With A/C Belt Routing - 5.9L HDC-Gas Engine and 8.0 L V-10 - Without A/C for correct engine belt routing. The correct belt with correct length must be used.
CAUTION: If the pulley is to be removed from the tensioner, its mounting bolt has left-hand threads.
1.Position drive belt over all pulleys except tensioner pulley.
2.Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner Belt Tensioner - 5.9L HDC-Gas and 8.0L V-10 Engines - Typical
3.Rotate socket/wrench counterclockwise. Install belt over tensioner pulley. Let tensioner rotate back into place. Remove wrench. Be sure belt is properly seated on all pulleys
