How to Service a Belt Tensioner on 2002 Dodge Ram 3500?

You should begin by taking off the accessory drive belt when servicing the drive belt tensioner. Then, take the tensioner bolts out and remove the tensioner by taking care not to disassemble the automatic tensioner because of the strong spring pressure it has. To mount the assembly, put it on the bracket so that the dowel at the back slots into the hole in the bracket and tighten the bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) before reinstalling the drive belt.

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2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Tension Pulley Part Number: 68250093AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Idler Pulley; Serpentine Tensioner
- Replaces: 5017789AA
- Item Weight: 3.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.4 x 4.1 x 4.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 68250093AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base | 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL
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2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53010240
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner, W/Bracket; Tensioner Belt
- Item Weight: 2.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53010240
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 3500 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 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base | 5.9L V8, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53010255
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner Pulley; Tensioner; Tensioner, W/Bracket; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Item Weight: 2.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.2 x 5.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53010255
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Submodels:
- Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS

2002 Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service a Belt Tensioner on 2002 Dodge Ram 3500?
A: You should begin by taking off the accessory drive belt when servicing the drive belt tensioner. Then, take the tensioner bolts out and remove the tensioner by taking care not to disassemble the automatic tensioner because of the strong spring pressure it has. To mount the assembly, put it on the bracket so that the dowel at the back slots into the hole in the bracket and tighten the bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) before reinstalling the drive belt.