RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
(c) The generator must be partially removed.
Drive belts on all engines are equipped with a spring loaded automatic belt tensioner. Remove the generator drive belt as follows:
(d) Attach a socket/wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.
(e) Rotate the tensioner assembly clockwise (as viewed from front) until tension has been relieved from belt.
(f) Remove belt from generator pulley.
(g) Remove the two generator mounting bolts. Do not remove any wiring at generator.
(h) Remove generator. Position generator to gain access for thermostat gasket removal.
(i) Remove the three powertrain control module (PCM) mounting bolts and remove PCM. Do not disconnect 60-way connector from PCM. Lay
PCM aside.
WARNING: CONSTANT TENSION HOSE CLAMPS ARE USED ON MOST COOLING SYSTEM HOSES. WHEN REMOVING
OR INSTALLING, USE ONLY TOOLS DESIGNED FOR SERVICING THIS TYPE OF CLAMP, SUCH AS SPECIAL CLAMP
TOOL (NUMBER 6094). SNAP-ON CLAMP TOOL (NUMBER HPC-20) MAY BE USED FOR LARGER CLAMPS. ALWAYS
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING CONSTANT TENSION CLAMPS.
