How do i remove the belt from my 2011 5.7L

[outdoorram]

I know this is probably dumb question but I want to make sure I do it right but I need to remove the belt from my 2011 it has the 5.7 . ive never really done anything with these motors so want to make sure I do it right ,I have a squeaking type of noise and want to take it off and check things out , the belt looks good I even used a little belt dressing on it but it comes right back so kind of thinking it something else making the noise I did pick up a new belt so got that just in case . so if anyone's got any picks of what I need to loosen up and what I need to do that would be great , and thanks

 

[DannyMK2]

if you pop the hood there should be a diagram showing you the belt routing and location of the belt tensioner. pretty straightforward.

 

[outdoorram]

that's what I thought I looked the other day and couldn't find it any other rigs I have/had always had one right on the support but nothing I can find on this truck .

 

[chopperman1]

My 2011 doesn't have a diagram either. Just draw out the routing on a piece of paper. Order a new belt from Rockauto or Amazon. The gatorbacks are real good in my opinion, they have recently been bought out by Continental.

 

[develand]

My first truck was a 95 Dakota and it would have a squeaking. Ended up being the water pump. But every pulley basically got replaced trying to find that damn noise.

I also found the belt to be making noise a little. Was told bar soap helped, and it did better then the belt dressing and made it smell good haha.

 

[outdoorram]

My 2011 doesn't have a diagram either. Just draw out the routing on a piece of paper. Order a new belt from Rockauto or Amazon. The gatorbacks are real good in my opinion, they have recently been bought out by Continental.

got a new belt just in case i needed it but have a feeling the noise might be something else . not sure which pulley to loosen to remove belt .

 

[pickupman66]

I found it easier to remove the belt by goin from the bottom with my breaker bar to move the tensioner pulley. then go back up top to remove the belt.

 

[outdoorram]

I found it easier to remove the belt by goin from the bottom with my breaker bar to move the tensioner pulley. then go back up top to remove the belt.

which one is the tensioner pulley ? is it the one about in the middle of the motor and what size socket does it take ? about how much do I need to loosen the bolt to get it to move ? thanks

 

[pickupman66]

which one is the tensioner pulley ? is it the one about in the middle of the motor and what size socket does it take ? about how much do I need to loosen the bolt to get it to move ? thanks

man, dont get me lying to you. It has been a year. It is one in the middle on a spring loaded arm. Socket size : the one that fits? put it on with your breaker bar and you will basically be moving the arm, not removing the pulley.

 

[outdoorram]

man, dont get me lying to you. It has been a year. It is one in the middle on a spring loaded arm. Socket size : the one that fits? put it on with your breaker bar and you will basically be moving the arm, not removing the pulley.

ok thanks , the next day it doesn't rain i'll take a crack at it . I'm still wondering if its one of the pulleys that's making a noise I looked at the belt the best I can and it looks good its only got 15,000 on it .

 

[RamRMK]

I recently had a squealing noise from the belt didn't have time to deal with it and didnt know if it was the belt or pulley so I had the dealer take care of it when they did my recall. I think it was around $80 for belt and labor and no more issues.


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[outdoorram]

I recently had a squealing noise from the belt didn't have time to deal with it and didnt know if it was the belt or pulley so I had the dealer take care of it when they did my recall. I think it was around $80 for belt and labor and no more issues.


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I picked up a gates belt think it was $28 so have that . haven't got any recalls on mine but I do need to take it in soon the rear seal in the rearend is leaking and I have some kind of a bounce/shake that starts in the rear and goes to the front of the truck which they are going to check out they thought it was out of balance tires but that's not it .

 

[outdoorram]

I recently had a squealing noise from the belt didn't have time to deal with it and didnt know if it was the belt or pulley so I had the dealer take care of it when they did my recall. I think it was around $80 for belt and labor and no more issues.


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I see your from VT who's your dealer ?

 

[RamRMK]

I have brought my truck to Paquins, didnt buy the truck there but they have treated me right thus far. I do my own general maintenance but if its above that then Id use them again.


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[outdoorram]

I have brought my truck to Paquins, didnt buy the truck there but they have treated me right thus far. I do my own general maintenance but if its above that then Id use them again.


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i bought mine at crosstown in Littleton NH and have had my service done by them so far . I have got between my self and my kids 5 rigs from them [ 2 were bought 3 were / are leases ] but thinking of looking for another dealer not real happy right now with the sales dept. and the same with there service dept. local dealers are the worse cant make a deal with them .

 

[outdoorram]

does anyone have a picture or diagram of how the belt goes around ? I tried taking pics but couldn't really get it . I tried look around on the web to no luck , thanks

 

[pickupman66]

http://www.allpar.com/photos/ram/2013/hemi-eight.jpg
2010 dodge 2500 5.7 hemi serpentine diagram

 

[outdoorram]

http://www.allpar.com/photos/ram/2013/hemi-eight.jpg
2010 dodge 2500 5.7 hemi serpentine diagram

Thank you that's a big help .

 

[Rlaf75]

On a different vehicle I had there was a serious squeaking coming from the belt. I replaced it with a Dayco brand which was quiet for about a week. I took that back off and aquired a Gates brand which lasted almost a month until the squeak came back. My parts guy took it back and gave me a Goodyear gator back belt in return. 50k miles later I still didn't have a squeak from the belt. The difference in the Goodyear and the others is the Goodyear has cross cuts which the other dont. Now with all that said, when you have the belt off make sure ALL of the pulleys are clean and rust/debris free. If need be take a wire brush and scrub the pulleys as necessary before re-installing the belt. Also draw yourself a diagram of the belt routing before removal so it saves you time and aggravation when installing it.

 

[outdoorram]

On a different vehicle I had there was a serious squeaking coming from the belt. I replaced it with a Dayco brand which was quiet for about a week. I took that back off and aquired a Gates brand which lasted almost a month until the squeak came back. My parts guy took it back and gave me a Goodyear gator back belt in return. 50k miles later I still didn't have a squeak from the belt. The difference in the Goodyear and the others is the Goodyear has cross cuts which the other dont. Now with all that said, when you have the belt off make sure ALL of the pulleys are clean and rust/debris free. If need be take a wire brush and scrub the pulleys as necessary before re-installing the belt. Also draw yourself a diagram of the belt routing before removal so it saves you time and aggravation when installing it.

Ok thanks for the info ill make sure to wipe off etc the pulleys but is it just me or is it a tight squeeze in there ! lol seems like most of the newer rigs have a lot more room then these rams . I cant remember what brand I did buy now its on my back seat of the truck .