5.7 Hemi Serpentine Belt Diagram 2013
Dodge Ram 2002-2008: How to Replace Serpentine Belt The accessory drive belt connects the crankshaft to all the vital accessories your vehicle needs. These are the air conditioning, power steering, alternator, and water pump. Since the Ram uses the serpentine belt to rotate the water pump, when the belt breaks you are forced to come to a stop. This article applies to the Dodge Ram (2002-2008). The serpentine belt is made of a rubber compound and is grooved for optimal friction with the accessory pulleys. A serpentine belt tensioner is used to keep the amount of friction at the proper level. Dodge recommends changing the serpentine belt between 75,000 and 90,000 miles. When the belt wears, cracks develop and it starts to stretch. This results in a loss of efficiency in your accessories as the belt slips on the pulleys. Squealing is commonly