How to Maintain and Repair a Belt Tensioner on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?

Before handling the accessory drive belt tensioner on a 5.7L engine, first take off the accessory drive belt. Then, you should take out the tensioner and its bracket and after that remove the tensioner assembly from the bracket.

How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?

First, check that the belt is correctly inserted and make sure all V-grooves fit securely on the pulleys before installing the tensioner. Put the tensioner on the mounting bracket and tighten bolt 2 to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, put in the tensioner and bracket assembly, then install the accessory drive belt.

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Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner Part Number: 4861660AA
$124.65 MSRP: $188.00
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory/Drive Tensioner; Serpentine Kit; Automatic Pulley; Serpentine Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Drive Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 4593817AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53032130AC
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- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Replaces: 53032130AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Tension Pulley Part Number: 68250093AA
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- Other Name: Pulley - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Idler Pulley; Serpentine Tensioner
- Replaces: 5017789AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL
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Dodge Ram 3500 Pulley - Belt Part Number: 5086958AB
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- Other Name: PULLEY-BELT
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 5.9L L6, 6 Cyl 5.9 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 6.7 L DIESEL, 6.7L L6
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Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53010240
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner; Tensioner, W/Bracket; Tensioner Belt
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 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:
- 1994-2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L V8, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 53010255
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Tensioner Pulley; Tensioner; Tensioner, W/Bracket; Tensioner Belt; Belt Tensioner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base, Laramie, SLT, ST | 10 Cyl 8.0 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 3500 Serpentine Tensioner Part Number: 4762416
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Tensioner - Belt; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Belt Tensioner; Tensioner
- Replaces: 53008642
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1997 Dodge Ram 3500 | Base | 5.9L V8, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

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The Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner is used with the drive belt, commonly known to be a reliable and efficient part for the Ram 3500's models. This critical part boosts the tensed conditioning of the drive belt hence enhances the functionality of other parts such as alternator and water pump. The Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner consists of the pulley, tensioner arm, spring and the base in which the spring serves the main function of creating tension that would reduce slippage and wear of the belt. A properly working Belt Tensioner is very important for increasing the effectiveness and reliability of the used heavy duty Dodge Ram 3500 since the breakage of the tensioner may cause critical problems with the engine. An optimum check on the mechanical condition of the Belt Tensioner is needed in order to reduce issues such as squeaky noise or even blunting of the belt edge. The Dodge Ram 3500 can be fitted with any of the following engines; 5.2L V8, 5.9L V8, 5.9L V8 Cummins diesel, the Belt Tensioner therefore plays an important role in this model. The uniqueness of Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner in the automotive market is its stability and flexibility to offer the kind of test on the side of the Ram 3500 and the assurance of continuing to give its optimal performance without giving way. All in all, it can be stated that the Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner is one of the characteristic features of Dodge trucks that contribute significantly to the reliability of vehicles.

Dodge Ram 3500 Belt Tensioner Parts and Q&A

Belt Tensioner
4861660AA
Q: How to Maintain and Repair a Belt Tensioner on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
Before handling the accessory Drive Belt tensioner on a 5.7L engine, first take off the accessory drive belt. Then, you should take out the tensioner and its bracket and after that remove the tensioner assembly from the bracket.
Serpentine Tensioner
53032130AC
Q: How to Install a Belt Tensioner on a 5.7L Engine on Dodge Ram 3500?
A:
First, check that the belt is correctly inserted and make sure all V-grooves fit securely on the pulleys before installing the tensioner. Put the tensioner on the mounting bracket and tighten bolt 2 to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, put in the tensioner and bracket assembly, then install the accessory Drive Belt.