How to Maintain and Fix a Belt Tensioner on 2000 Dodge Dakota?

The drive belt tensioner can only be serviced after removing the accessory drive belt. Next, get rid of the pulley bolt, bushing, pulley and spacer. Following this, disconnect the adjustment bolt and tension collar. Place the tensioner collar where it belongs and then put in the tensioner adjustment bolt. After step 2, install the spacer, idler pulley, bushing and bolt and finishing by connecting the accessory drive belt.

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2000 Dodge Dakota Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53010158AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Automatic Belt Tensioner.; Tensioner
- Replaces: 53010158AB
- Item Weight: 2.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.7 x 7.3 x 7.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53010158AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, LE, R/T, S, SLT, SXT, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53030958
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Alternator Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner Pulley.; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53030958
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2000 Dodge Dakota Tension Pulley Part Number: 33003421
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Assembly, Timing Chain; Tensioner Assembly; Tensioner Belt
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 33003421
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2000 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2000 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Belt Tensioner on 2000 Dodge Dakota?
A: The drive belt tensioner can only be serviced after removing the accessory drive belt. Next, get rid of the pulley bolt, bushing, pulley and spacer. Following this, disconnect the adjustment bolt and tension collar. Place the tensioner collar where it belongs and then put in the tensioner adjustment bolt. After step 2, install the spacer, idler pulley, bushing and bolt and finishing by connecting the accessory drive belt.