RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Service Precautions
Indexing Marks-3.9L V-6 Or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-Gas Engines
NOTE: On 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-gas engines, the tensioner is equipped with an indexing arrow on back of tensioner and- an indexing mark
on tensioner housing. If a new belt is being installed, arrow must be within approximately 3 mm (1/8 inch) of indexing mark (point B-). Belt is
considered new if it has been used 15 minutes or less. If this specification cannot be met, check for:
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The wrong belt being installed (incorrect length/width)
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Worn bearings on an engine accessory (A/C compressor, power steering pump, water pump, idler pulley or generator)
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A pulley on an engine accessory being loose Misalignment of an engine accessory
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Belt incorrectly- routed.
On 3.9L V-6 or 5.2/5.9L V-8 LDC-gas engines, a used belt should be replaced if tensioner indexing arrow has moved to point-A. Tensioner travel stops
at point-A.
