RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
6. Check belt indexing marks.
5.9L HOC-GAS AND 8.0L V-10 ENGINES
REMOVAL
1. Remove accessory drive belt.
Belt Tensioner-5.9L HDC-Gas And 8.0L V-10
2. Remove tensioner mounting bolt and remove tensioner.
CAUTION: If the pulley is to be removed from the tensioner, its mounting bolt has left-hand threads.
WARNING: BECAUSE OF HIGH SPRING PRESSURE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE AUTOMATIC TENSIONER.
UNIT IS SERVICED AS AN ASSEMBLY (EXCEPT FOR PULLEY).
INSTALLATION
1. Install pulley and pulley bolt to tensioner (observe the previous CAUTION). Tighten bolt to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
Tensioner Dowel Pin-5.9L HDC-Gas And 8.0L V-10 Engine
