How to Install a Belt Tensioner on 3.7L and 4.7L Engines on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500?

With 3.7L and 4.7L engines, make sure that the tensioner indexing tang and stop are within the range of 24 mm when fitting the belt. Otherwise, look at the wrong belt size, worn bearings or misalignment. Change the belt when the tensioner arrow attains minimum tension. Install the tensioner and the pulley following proper installation and torque requirements.

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Belt Tensioner Part Number: 53030958AG
$88.72 MSRP: $135.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt
- Replaces: 53030958AE, 53030958AD
- Item Weight: 2.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.9 x 7.2 x 7.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53030958AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- ST, SXT | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Belt Tensioner Part Number: 53030958AC
$88.55 MSRP: $136.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Automatic Belt Tensioner; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 68045800AA
- Item Weight: 2.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.9 x 6.9 x 6.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53030958AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, TRX, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53032130AC
$67.18 MSRP: $101.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 53032130AA
- Item Weight: 2.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.2 x 3.8 x 7.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53032130AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 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 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Submodels:
- SRT-10 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Belt Tensioner on 3.7L and 4.7L Engines on 2004 Dodge Ram 1500?
A: With 3.7L and 4.7L engines, make sure that the tensioner indexing tang and stop are within the range of 24 mm when fitting the belt. Otherwise, look at the wrong belt size, worn bearings or misalignment. Change the belt when the tensioner arrow attains minimum tension. Install the tensioner and the pulley following proper installation and torque requirements.