RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
Drive Belt: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.
2. Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
3. Remove belt from vehicle.
Installation
1. Position drive belt over all pulleys except idler pulley.
2. Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.
3. Rotate wrench clockwise, place belt over idler pulley then allow tensioner to rotate back into place. Ensure belt is properly seated on all pulleys.
4. Check belt indexing marks as outlined under "Belt Tensioner Replacement."
1993-96 5.9L/V8-360HD & 8.0L/V10-488 ENGINES
Removal
1. Attach a wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. The threads on this bolt are left-hand.
2. Release tension from belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise. When all belt tension has been released remove belt from tensioner first, then
other pulleys.
Installation
1. Position drive belt on all pulleys except tensioner pulley.
2. Attach a wrench to pulley bolt of tensioner, then rotate wrench counterclockwise.
3. Place belt over tensioner pulley, let tension rotate back into place, then ensure belt is properly seated on all pulleys.
