How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.5L Engine on Dodge Journey?

On a 3.5L engine, first set the tensioner in place at the front engine cover and then install its mounting bolt, fasten it to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Set the level of the fore/aft crossmember about 3/4" to 1" and then bolt the front and rear crossmembers at 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). First, remove the stand from the crossmember in front, then put in the belly pan. Afterward, fit the accessory drive belt, drive the vehicle off the hoists and then bolt the three passenger-side bracket bolts, torquing them to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).

How to Maintain a Belt Tensioner on a 3.5L Engine on Dodge Journey?

First, unscrew the bolts on the passenger side engine support bracket to service the accessory drive belt tensioner on a 3.5L engine. Lift the car and then pull off the accessory drive belt. After that, separate the belly pan retainers and remove the main belly pan. Lift the engine with a stand from the fore/aft crossmember position, unscrew the rear bolts and take away the front bolts. Reduce the height of the stand for the fore/aft crossmember by 3/4" to 1". At the end, undo the bolt connecting the tensioner assembly and remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.

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Dodge Journey Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4891595AE
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt, Accessory Drive Tensioner, Serpentine Kit, Automatic Tensioner, Idler Pulley; Tension Pulley; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 4891595AD, 4891595AC, 4891595AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2020 Dodge Journey | AVP, Base, Crossroad, Express, SE, SE Value, SXT | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Dodge Journey Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4892109AA
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Engine Timing Belt Tensioner; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Timing Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Timing Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 4573347AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2010 Dodge Journey | Crew, R/T, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Dodge Journey Belt Tensioner Part Number: 5184617AD
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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; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 5184617AC, 5184617AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Dodge Journey | Crew, Crossroad, GT, Limited, Lux, Mainstreet, R/T, SE, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX
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Dodge Journey Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4593805AB
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Dodge Journey | Crew, R/T, SXT | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Dodge Journey Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Belt Tensioner
4891595AE
Q: How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 3.5L Engine on Dodge Journey?
A:
On a 3.5L engine, first set the tensioner in place at the front engine cover and then install its mounting bolt, fasten it to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Set the level of the fore/aft crossmember about 3/4" to 1" and then bolt the front and rear crossmembers at 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.). First, remove the stand from the crossmember in front, then put in the belly pan. Afterward, fit the accessory Drive Belt, drive the vehicle off the hoists and then bolt the three passenger-side bracket bolts, torquing them to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
Belt Tensioner
4892109AA
Q: How to Maintain a Belt Tensioner on a 3.5L Engine on Dodge Journey?
A:
First, unscrew the bolts on the passenger side engine support bracket to service the accessory Drive Belt tensioner on a 3.5L engine. Lift the car and then pull off the accessory drive belt. After that, separate the belly pan retainers and remove the main belly pan. Lift the engine with a stand from the fore/aft crossmember position, unscrew the rear bolts and take away the front bolts. Reduce the height of the stand for the fore/aft crossmember by 3/4" to 1". At the end, undo the bolt connecting the tensioner assembly and remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.