How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L Engines on 2008 Dodge Dakota?

To install the 3.7L/4.7L accessory drive belt tensioner, make sure the 4.7L tensioner is positioned 24 mm below the indexing stop position with new belts. Otherwise, examine such problems as incorrect belts or damaged bearings. Unbuckle the belt, unscrew the tensioner and do not disassemble it because of spring pressure.

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2008 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Part Number: 53030958AG
$88.72 MSRP: $135.00
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- 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 2008 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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2008 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 2008 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 4.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS

2008 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Belt Tensioner on 3.7L/4.7L Engines on 2008 Dodge Dakota?
A: To install the 3.7L/4.7L accessory drive belt tensioner, make sure the 4.7L tensioner is positioned 24 mm below the indexing stop position with new belts. Otherwise, examine such problems as incorrect belts or damaged bearings. Unbuckle the belt, unscrew the tensioner and do not disassemble it because of spring pressure.