How to Maintain the Belt Tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L Engines on 2006 Dodge Dakota?

To service the drive belt tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L engines, make sure the indexing tang is within 24mm of the stop for new belt. If not, look for problems such as incorrect belt or worn bearings. Remove the belt and tensioner and install pulley and put back together with bolts tightened to specified torque.

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2006 Dodge Dakota 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 2006 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2006 Dodge Dakota 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 2006 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2006 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain the Belt Tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L Engines on 2006 Dodge Dakota?
A: To service the drive belt tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L engines, make sure the indexing tang is within 24mm of the stop for new belt. If not, look for problems such as incorrect belt or worn bearings. Remove the belt and tensioner and install pulley and put back together with bolts tightened to specified torque.