RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2003)
Engine Accessory Bracket: Customer Interest
Charging System - Drive Belt Squealing Noise
NUMBER: 08-007-03
GROUP: Vehicle Performance
DATE: April 4, 2003
SUBJECT:
Alternator Mounting Bracket Cracked
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the alternator support bracket with a revised bracket.
MODELS:
2003 (DR) Ram Truck
NOTE:
THE BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.9L 24-VALVE DIESEL ENGINE (SALES CODES ETC, OR ETH AND
BUILT ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 13, 2003 (MDH 0213XX) AND ENGINE SERIAL NUMBERS PRIOR TO 57013271.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicle operator may experience an accessory drive belt squeal during normal driving conditions.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the alternator support bracket is cracked, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove the negative battery cable from both batteries.
2.
Remove the drive belt by rotating the belt tensioner clockwise.
3.
Loosen the lower alternator support bolt but do not remove.
4.
Remove the upper alternator bolt from the support bracket.
5.
Rotate the alternator away from the bracket.
6.
Disconnect the grid heater harness clip from the alternator support bracket.
7.
Remove the 4 bolts securing the alternator support bracket to the cylinder head and discard the bracket and the 4 bolts.
