RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
BELT - DRIVE
REMOVAL
5.7L ENGINE
1. Remove the air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter assembly..
2. Release the belt tension by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise with a 15 mm wrench on the tensioner pulley bolt. Rotate belt tensioner until
belt can be removed from pulleys.
3. Remove belt.
4. Gently release tensioner.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: When installing accessory drive belt onto pulleys, make sure that belt is properly routed and all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys.
1. Position the drive belt over all pulleys except for the water pump pulley.
2. Rotate tensioner counterclockwise and slip the belt over the water pump pulley.
3. Gently release tensioner.
4. Install the air intake tube between intake manifold and air filter assembly.
