Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
INSTALLATION
1. Install pulley and pulley bolt to tensioner. Tighten bolt to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
2. Position tensioner assembly and install mounting screw tighten screw to 67 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect all wiring to ignition coil.
4. Position coil to tensioner assembly, install two mounting screws. Tighten to 11 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to coil case, coil mounting bolts must be torqued.
5. Position drive belt over all pulleys except idler pulley (located between generator and A/C compressor).
CAUTION: When installing serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. If not, engine may overheat due to water pump
rotating in wrong direction. Refer to (Fig. 76) for correct 3.9L/5.9L engine belt routing. The correct belt with correct length must be used
6. Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
7. Rotate socket/wrench clockwise. Place belt over idler pulley. Let tensioner rotate back into place. Remove wrench. Be sure belt is properly seated
on all pulleys.
8. Check belt indexing marks.
