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TSB 09-001-06

Belt Chirp - 3.7L engine

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Date: Feb. 11, 2006

Models: 2005 - 2006 (DR) Ram Truck

2005 - 2006 (DR) Ram Truck
2005 - 2006 (ND) Dakota

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with 3.7 L engines, sales code “EKG”.

Overview:
This bulletin involves installing an alternator pulley equipped with an overrunning clutch.

Symptom/Condition:
The customer may experience a chirping sound coming from the accessory drive belt. The
sound usually occurs at full steering lock during parking maneuvers.

Diagnosis:
If customer indicates that the condition is present, perform the Repair Procedure

Parts Required:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR 05170528AA Spacers - Required with Denso Generator
1 05170529AA Pulley - 2005/2006 Dakota/Ram Truck - Denso Generator
1 05140403AB Pulley - 2005/2006 Ram Truck - Bosch Generator

Special Tools/Equipment Required:

8823    Generator Shaft Holder
NPN 10 mm deep Socket
NPN 10 mm 12 Point Male Socket Driver (Triple Square)

Repair Procedure: 
1.      Using the procedures outlined in the Service Information on TechCONNECT, loosen
the drive belt and remove the generator.
2. Remove the generator pulley.
CAUTION: Spacer or spacers, p/n 05170528AA, may be used to provide correct
alignment of the overrunning pulley and accessory drive belt and to
provide correct spacing between the pulley and the generator housing.
Failure to correctly install the spacers could lead to belt or generator
damage.
3. According to the chart below, Install the appropriate pulley and spacer or spacers if
required. The spacers are installed between the pulley and the generator.
Vehicle Generator Pulley Required Spacers Required
(05170528AA)
2005/2006 Dakota Denso 05170529AA 2
2005/2006 Ram Truck Denso 05170529AA 2
2005/2006 Ram Truck Bosch 05140403AB None
4. Using special tool no. 8823 and the appropriate socket, install the pulley retaining nut
on the shaft and tighten the nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. MakInstall the plastic cover on the pulley.
6. Install the generator.
7. Install the accessory drive belt..

Policy:    Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.

Time Allowance:

Labor Operation No:   Description Amount
08-05-01-97 Install Overrunning Clutch Pulley 0.5 Hrs.

Failure Code:

ZZ        Service Action

I would like to thank Bob Bergevin, Arthur Cantrall, Barry Drodge, David Lovell, Bill Maurits, and Steve for supplying the information for these bulletins. And a big thank you goes to Geno's Garage for making DodgeRam.info possible.
 

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