It's the belt the runs and turns all of the necessary engine components like the alternator, AC compressor, engine fan, waterpump, crankshaft, and others as well. It's the same kind of belt as in all engines..except on the Ram all of the components were designed in an alignment so that only 1 belt operates all devices. Hence someone coined "serpentine"...meaning "snakelike". Most engines have more than 1 belt.
I am looking for the diagram for the serpentine belt for a 2006 Dodge Ram quad cab.
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.
on the core support
the belt is automatically tensioned by a spring loaded tensioner.
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There should me a diagram under the hood somewhere of how to route belt
Serpentine belts have a pulley that is spring loaded. Tension is set automatically when the belt is installed.
loosen the tent ion on the pulley and the belt should slide off easily
Open the hood and there will be a sticker by the radiator (right above the grill) showing belt routing.
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..
A three jaw puller, a serpentine belt tool, and sockets/wrenches.A three jaw puller, a serpentine belt tool, and sockets/wrenches.