1990 Dodge Ram alternator belt

1990 DODGE RAM
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1990 Dodge Ram V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i put a new battery in my truck and i tried to start it and as it went to turn over the alternator belt snapped and im wondering how i replace it?
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The alternator is on a piviot. Loosten the mounting bolts and it will move to loosten and tighten the belt. Put the new belt on and then tighten the belt by pivioting the alt. There should be aprox 1/2" play in the belt up and down when it is tight enough. Retighten the alt and you are done.
May 12, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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