If it is the right size/shape/etc then yes.
If it is the right size/shape/etc then yes.
You can remove the old serpentine belt on your 2004 Dodge Ram by loosening the tensioner pulley. Put the new serpentine belt on and tighten it with the tensioner pulley.
you have to put a socket wrench into the hole on the tensioner and pull up on it to release the tension from the belt.
the belt is automatically tensioned by a spring loaded tensioner.
The belt has an automatic spring tensioner and can not be "tightened".
The belt on a 2000 Ram uses a spring loaded tensioner pulley. It self tightens.
use a ratchet to pull be on the belt tensioner to loosen slack then remove the belt
just did my dodge ram the belt has a tensioner on it all that it is is a wheel with a spring on it get a wrench on the tensioner and turn it away from the belt this will loosen the old one the new belt will be very very tight and har to put on but with very much effort it is possible 10 min job
route the belt in the proper order in reference to the catylyst provided on the vehicle, compress the tensioner, and just slip it in place..
The tensioner is a moving part and can wear out like any other mechanical part, however, there is one bolt in the front of the tensioner pulley (15mm) that holds the tensioner in pace. Make sure that it is tight, no play in the part. There really is no "tightening" of the belt because that is the tensioner's job. If your belt is loose or squeaking you may want to replace the part. That is what I am doing. I have a 2004 Ram 2500 4x4 w/ 5.7L HEMI and am replacing the tensioner. There are 80K miles on the rig and I maintain it meticulously. Troubleshooting the consistent squeaking after the belt r&r I decided it is the tensioner and my mechanic conferred. Oreilly's has the OEM part for $45 (DODGE HOUSE IS $75.00) and it will take 20 minutes to change the tensioner and reinstall the new belt.
For a serpentine belt, disconnect the battery. Move the belt tensioner to the side, to loosen the belt. Remove the old belt, and replace with the new one going the same way over all of the pulleys. Release the tensioner, and reconnect the battery.
The Ram does not have a timing belt.
When does it happen? Is it constant? What engine? How loud? how long does it last? Had the same thing in my Ram Truck found it to be the water pump. Possible failed belt tensioner.