Charging System - Service Information: Other RAM Cab & Chassis 3500 HD

GENERATOR RATINGS

3.7L / 4.7L

1. Position the generator to the engine and install the two horizontal bolts and the one vertical bolt. Tighten all three bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
2. Snap the field wire connector into the rear of the generator.
3. Install the B+ terminal eyelet to the generator output stud. Tighten to 12 N.m (8.8 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged. CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. The water pump may be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
4. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

5.7L

1. Position the generator to the engine and install the two mounting bolts. Tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Position the support bracket to the front of the generator and install the bolt and nuts. Tighten to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Snap the field wire connector into the rear of the generator.
4. Install the B+ terminal eyelet to the generator output stud. Tighten mounting nut to 12 N.m (8.8 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged. CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. The water pump may be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
5. Install the generator drive belt. Refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

DIESEL

1. Position generator to upper and lower mounting brackets and install upper bolt and lower bolt / nut.
2. Tighten all bolts/nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m).
3. Snap field wire connector into rear of generator.
4. Install B+ terminal eyelet to generator output stud. Tighten mounting nut. Refer to «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - GENERATOR / CHARGING SYSTEM»(ref-476520-S24900374772012060400000) . CAUTION: Never force a belt over a pulley rim using a screwdriver. The synthetic fiber of the belt can be damaged. CAUTION: When installing a serpentine accessory drive belt, the belt must be routed correctly. The water pump may be rotating in the wrong direction if the belt is installed incorrectly, causing the engine to overheat. Refer to belt routing label in engine compartment, or refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
5. Install generator drive belt. Refer to «BELT, SERPENTINE, INSTALLATION»(ref-476513-S03685655272012060400000) .
6. Install both negative battery cables to both batteries.