2014 Ram 1500 Serpentine Belt Routing & Length
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Quick answer:
- Belt Length: 2330mm (91.73 inches)
- Rib Count: 6-rib
- OEM Belt PN: MOPAR 53013726AB
- Aftermarket Cross-references:
- Gates K060917
- Dayco 5060918
- Continental Elite 4060917
- Auto-Tensioner PN: MOPAR 53013909AD
- Idler Pulley PN: MOPAR 53013401AB
Belt Routing (3.6L V6 & 5.7L V8 Hemi)
Before you begin any work, it is highly recommended to take a clear photograph of your existing serpentine belt routing. This will serve as an invaluable reference during reinstallation, especially given the complexity of the routing path.
The 2014 Ram 1500, whether equipped with the 3.6L Pentastar V6 or the 5.7L HEMI V8 engine, typically shares a similar serpentine belt routing. The belt powers various accessories crucial for your truck's operation. Here's a step-by-step text-based description of the routing, starting from the crankshaft pulley:
- Crankshaft Pulley: The main driving force. The belt typically wraps around the bottom of the crankshaft pulley.
- A/C Compressor: From the crankshaft, the belt usually travels to the air conditioning compressor pulley, often located towards the bottom or side of the engine.
- Idler Pulley: Next, the belt typically goes over an idler pulley. Idler pulleys are smooth and serve to guide the belt and maintain proper tension.
- Alternator: After the idler, the belt will route to the alternator pulley, usually a prominent pulley located higher on the engine, responsible for generating electrical power.
- Power Steering Pump: From the alternator, the belt will then continue to the power steering pump pulley, which assists in steering your truck.
- Water Pump: The belt then typically wraps around the water pump pulley, which circulates coolant throughout the engine to prevent overheating.
- Auto-Tensioner: Finally, the belt completes its path by routing around the auto-tensioner pulley. The tensioner is spring-loaded and ensures constant, proper tension on the belt, accommodating for belt stretch and maintaining optimal accessory operation.
How to Replace the Serpentine Belt
Replacing the serpentine belt on your 2014 Ram 1500 is a moderately simple DIY task, but requires the correct tools and careful attention to detail:
- Safety First: Ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative terminal of your battery to prevent accidental starts.
- Locate the Tensioner: Identify the automatic serpentine belt tensioner. It will have a square hole (usually 3/8
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Fluid Type Specs
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Transmission Fluid & Service
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Torque Specifications
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Brake Pad & Rotor Specs
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Tire Size & Pressure
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Battery Size & Group
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A/C Refrigerant & Oil
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Bulb Sizes (Headlight, Tail, Fog)
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Factory Maintenance Schedule
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Transmission & Axle Gear Ratios
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Key Fob Programming
DIY programming steps, FCC ID, fob PN, battery, transponder.
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Maintenance & repair guides
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