OEM Dodge Ram 1500 Van Alternator

Dodge Ram 1500 Van Alternator Parts and Q&A

• Alternator
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  Q: How to service and repair the alternator on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  For hassle-free alternator service or repairs, you should first disconnect the negative battery cable. Lift out the generator drive belt and take out the nut and bolt from the generator pivot to see the wire connectors. Loosen the B+ terminal mounting nut and take out the terminal at the rear part of the generator. Then, press on the connector tab and pull out the field wire connector, afterwards remove the entire generator from the vehicle. When installing, line up the generator with the engine and secure the field wire connector near the generator's back. Connect the B+ terminal to the stud on the generator and hand-tighten the mounting nut, making the torque 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.). Attach the fasteners to hold the generator and then secure them by tightening the generator mounting bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) and the generator pivot bolt/nut to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) Hand torque only should be used. Nonetheless, belts should never be installed by sticking a screwdriver through the rim of the pulley because this damages artificial fiber. Primarily, ensure the serpentine accessory drive belt is installed in the proper way to prevent overheating the engine as a result of having the water pump push water against the wrong direction. After that, connect the generator drive belt and resume the link of the negative battery cable.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to replace the alternator on Dodge Ram 1500 Van?

  A:

  You should always start by removing the negative battery cable to prevent harm or problems during replacements. After removing the drive belt and the generator pivots and mounting bolts, you can get to the wire connectors. Take out the rear nut and unhook the B+ cable from the terminal. After that, push on the tab of the generator's field wire connector and pull it until it comes out of the connector, then remove the generator from the vehicle. For setting it up, fasten the wires to the engine and fasten the field wire connector on the generator's rear. Secure the B+ terminal to the generator when using a mounting stud and fasten it using a torque of 8.5 Nm (75 in. lbs.). Fasten the generator mounting pieces, applying torque to the mounting bolt of 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) and the generator pivot bolt or nut of 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). Don't use a screwdriver to push the belt over a pulley rim to prevent damage to the belt and make sure the serpentine accessory drive belt goes in the right place to prevent the water pump from rotating in the opposite direction that could make the engine overheat. After that, fit the generator drive belt and link the negative battery cable.