How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.7L/4.7L Engine on Dodge Dakota?

First, fix the pulley and bolt onto the tensioner and tighten the bolt up to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque. After that, fit the indexing hole on the tensioner with the front bolts on the cover, then screw in the mounting bolt but only to a torque of 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Then, fix the accessory drive belt into place and verify that the belt indexing marks are correct.

How to Maintain and Repair a Belt Tensioner for a 3.7L/4.7L Engine on Dodge Dakota?

To service the 3.7L or 4.7L drive belt tensioner, install the pulley and tighten the pulley bolt to 61 Nm or 45 ft. lbs. torque. Then, place the tensioner's indexing slot at the back behind the part marked with a dot on the front cover and install the mounting bolt, tightening it to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, add the accessory drive belt and confirm that the marks match.

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Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Part Number: 53030958AG
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt
- Replaces: 53030958AE, 53030958AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2011 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Part Number: 53030958AC
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- 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 Dodge Dakota | 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
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Dodge Dakota 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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2003 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, R/T, S, SLT, SXT, Sport, WS | 3.9L V6, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53030958
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Alternator Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner Pulley.; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Tension Pulley Part Number: 33003421
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Engine Timing Chain Tensioner; Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley; Timing Belt Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Assembly, Timing Chain; Tensioner Assembly; Tensioner Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport, WS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

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The Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner is the part of the Dodge Dakota drive belt system that being a part of the drive of the vehicle has a great reputation of being reliable and performing well. This critical part guarantees that the drive belt is correctly tensioned so that the power can get to essential components like the alternator and water pump. Dakota belt tensioner is a rather complex part characterized by the presence of a pulley, tensioner arm, spring, and base which work hand in hand for improving the vehicle's performance as well as its safety levels. Applicable to the first generation Dodge Dakota from 1986 and the subsequent generations, the necessity of their regular functioning ensures the compatibility of the part. A properly operating belt tensioner ensures that one does not develop problems such as squealing or' growling sounds, failure of the belt edges, as well as failure in the parts associated with the belt hence prone to safety and performance problems. In conclusion, a standard check and servicing of the Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner are a must do in order to avert possible breakdowns. One of the major attractions of this belt tensioner is that it is strong and the design provides for its ability to work effectively under pressure and the normal and sometimes harsh Working conditions in the belt tensioner. The Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner offers improvement in the performance of the vehicle and ensuring that the car is safe for use via offering a smooth ride thereby making it an important part and parcel of the Dodge dakota for any owner.

Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Belt Tensioner
53030958AC
Q: How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.7L/4.7L Engine on Dodge Dakota?
A:
First, fix the pulley and bolt onto the tensioner and tighten the bolt up to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque. After that, fit the indexing hole on the tensioner with the front bolts on the cover, then screw in the mounting bolt but only to a torque of 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Then, fix the accessory Drive Belt into place and verify that the belt indexing marks are correct.
Belt Tensioner
53030958AG
Q: How to Maintain and Repair a Belt Tensioner for a 3.7L/4.7L Engine on Dodge Dakota?
A:
To service the 3.7L or 4.7L Drive Belt tensioner, install the pulley and tighten the pulley bolt to 61 Nm or 45 ft. lbs. torque. Then, place the tensioner's indexing slot at the back behind the part marked with a dot on the front cover and install the mounting bolt, tightening it to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, add the accessory drive belt and confirm that the marks match.