RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN 6 (1998)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove accessory drive belt. Refer to Belt Removal/installation.
Belt Tensioner-5.9L HDC-Gas And 8.0L V-10
2. Remove tensioner mounting bolt and remove tensioner.
WARNING: Because of high spring pressure, do not attempt to disassemble automatic tensioner. Unit is serviced as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install tensioner assembly to mounting bracket. A dowel is located on back of tensioner. Align this dowel to hole in tensioner mounting bracket.
Tighten bolt to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install drive belt. Refer to Belt Removal/Installation.
