Dayco 5070973 serpentine belt for the 1997-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 3.9L, V8 5.2L or 5.9L and other vehicles drives the engine's belt-driven accessories. This Dayco serpentine belt runs the main drive, and the main drive takes one belt.
Squealing, cracked ribs or frayed edges can mean this belt is worn, though a weak tensioner or a pulley out of line can also make a belt squeal, so find the cause before replacing it.
It also fits the 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L, and works as a Dodge Ram 2500 serpentine belt on 1997-2002 trucks with the V8 5.9L. If your vehicle is not named here, enter its year and engine in the Buyer's Guide tab to see whether it is covered.
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Interchange: 25-070971
7K971 · 7PK2468 · 7PK2470 · K070971 · 4070972 · 973K7 · 970K7 · 4070970 · 4070971
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Will this Ram 1500 serpentine belt work on a 1997-2001 model with the V6 3.9L?
Yes. Dayco 5070973 fits the 1997-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 with the V6 3.9L, V8 5.2L or 5.9L, and each truck takes one belt.
Is this the Nissan Pathfinder serpentine belt for a 2008-2012 V8 5.6L?
Yes. Dayco 5070973 fits the 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder V8 5.6L. For another year or engine, use the Buyer's Guide tab.
What temperature range is this Dayco drive belt rated for?
This belt operates from -45 F to 212 F (-42.7 C to 100 C).
Does the Dayco 5070973 have a K-section profile?
Yes. Dayco 5070973 has a K-section cross section with straight ribs and a standard rib depth. Its EPDM construction is aramid reinforced.
How can I tell if my serpentine belt is worn?
With the engine off and cool, look at this serpentine belt for cracks or fraying. A squeal in normal driving is another sign.
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