How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.7L Engine on 2009 Dodge Nitro?

Install the tensioner's pulley and bolt onto the pulley shaft and tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). At this stage, set the indexing slot of the tensioner behind the tensioner against the bolt head on the front cover and install and tighten the mounting bolt to 41 N.m./30 ft.-lbs. After that, fix the drive belt and check the indications marked on both pulleys.

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2009 Dodge Nitro Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53013874AC
$166.55 MSRP: $247.00
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- Other Name: Pulley - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner
- Replaces: 53013874AA
- Item Weight: 2.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.0 x 3.8 x 4.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53013874AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 4.0L V6, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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2009 Dodge Nitro 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 2009 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Heat, SE, SLT, SXT | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS
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2009 Dodge Nitro Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4892109AA
$145.99 MSRP: $219.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Engine Timing Belt Tensioner; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Timing Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Timing Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 4573347AB
- Item Weight: 1.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.3 x 4.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4892109AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2009 Dodge Nitro Submodels:
- Detonator, Heat, R/T, SXT, Shock | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

2009 Dodge Nitro Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.7L Engine on 2009 Dodge Nitro?
A: Install the tensioner's pulley and bolt onto the pulley shaft and tighten the bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.). At this stage, set the indexing slot of the tensioner behind the tensioner against the bolt head on the front cover and install and tighten the mounting bolt to 41 N.m./30 ft.-lbs. After that, fix the drive belt and check the indications marked on both pulleys.