RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not attempt to check belt tension with a belt tension gauge on vehicles equipped with an automatic belt tensioner.
NOTE: The following belt routing schematics are published from the latest information available at the time of publication. If anything differs between
these schematics and the Belt Routing Label, use the schematics on Belt Routing Label. This label is located in the engine compartment.
REMOVAL
Drive belts are equipped with a spring loaded automatic belt tensioner. This belt tensioner will be used on all belt configurations, such as with or
without power steering or air conditioning.
1. Attach a socket/wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. The threads on the pulley mounting bolt are left-hand.
2. Relax the tension from the belt by rotating the tensioner counterclockwise (as viewed from front). When all belt tension has been relaxed,
remove belt from tensioner pulley first and other pulleys last.
With Air Conditioning
