2012 Ram 3500 Belt Drive Parts

This table covers the serpentine and accessory belts that drive the front accessories. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracks across the ribs, or glazing on the back of the belt. A new belt on a worn tensioner will squeal within weeks — spin the idlers by hand while the belt is off. Read more

30 Belt parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from GATES, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 6 other brands. GATES K060795 carries the "Popular" badge. Economy, Heavy Duty and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Standard Replacement alone accounts for 13 parts.

This table covers the automatic tensioners that hold belt tension. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or a damper that no longer holds the arm. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage; the labor overlaps almost entirely. Read more

32 Belt Tensioner parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 11 brands — DAYCO, GATES, CLOYES and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK89362. Economy, Kit and Standard Replacement are all represented, and Kit alone accounts for 14 parts.

This table covers the idler pulleys the belt wraps around. Typical signs include a chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that feels rough or has play. Replace a noisy idler with the belt — the labor is already paid for. Read more

23 Idler Pulley parts are listed for the 2012 Ram 3500, from SKP, DORMAN, DAYCO and 7 other brands. SKP SK89033 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the Economy grade, SKP and DORMAN supply 7 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SK89033.

The Standard Replacement section lists 16 options from DAYCO, FOUR SEASONS, GATES and 5 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. FOUR SEASONS 45917 is listed in this group.

This table covers the brackets that mount the Idler Pulley. Typical signs include a cracked mount, a rattle, or a bracket that no longer holds alignment. Confirm position in the notes. Many brackets look alike and bolt to different corners. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Ram 3500 — MOPAR 53034136AB.

This table covers the pulleys on the tensioner arm. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

11 Tensioner Pulley parts for the 2012 Ram 3500 come from 8 brands — SKP, ÜRO PARTS, DAYCO and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 89144.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, ÜRO PARTS and DORMAN. DORMAN 419636 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DAYCO 89144.