Accessory Drive Belt Inspection - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

9. Pull the tension tether outward and reinstall
the glove compartment past the travel stops by
pushing in on the glove compartment sides.
Glove Compartment
1 — Glove Compartment Travel Stop
2 — Glove Compartment Tension Tether
3 — Glove Compartment Door
NOTE:
Ensure the glove compartment door hinges and
glove compartment travel stops are fully engaged.
10. Reattach the glove compartment tension tether by
inserting the tether clip in the glove compartment
and sliding the clip away from the face of the glove
compartment door.
A D B I
CCESSORY RIVE ELT NSPECTION
WARNING!
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Do not attempt to inspect an accessory drive belt
with vehicle running.
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When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead. The fan is
temperature controlled and can start at any time
regardless of ignition mode. You could be injured
by the moving fan blades.
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You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small cracks
that run across the ribbed surface of the belt from
rib to rib, are considered normal. This is not a reason
to replace the belt. However, cracks running along a
rib (not across) are not normal. Any belt with cracks
running along a rib must be replaced. Also have the belt
replaced if it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe
glazing.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)
Conditions that would require replacement:
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Rib chunking (one or more ribs has separated from
belt body)
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Rib or belt wear
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Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between two ribs)
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Belt slips
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Groove jumping (belt does not maintain correct
position on pulley)
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Belt broken (must identify and correct problem
before new belt is installed)
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Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or rumble is
heard or felt while drive belt is in operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty component
such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys should be carefully
inspected for damage and proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the use
of special tools, we recommend having your vehicle
serviced at an authorized dealer.
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