Gates 39343 belt tensioner for the 2014-2018 Ram 1500 V6 3.0L and other vehicles holds the V-ribbed drive belt at steady tension. Also called a serpentine belt tensioner, it is an automatic tensioner for the accessory drive.
- Gates DriveAlign automatic belt drive tensioner
- Made to rigid tolerances and specifications for fit, form and function
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, belt and accessory life
- Torsional round spring design gives reliable, consistent tension
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 39343 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 2014-2018 Ram 1500 V6 3.0L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A squeal or chirp from the belt area, a wobbling belt or a rattle from the tensioner pulley can mean this tensioner is worn, though a stretched belt or a failing idler pulley can be behind them too, so find the actual cause before replacing anything.
Fits
Fits include the 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler V6 3.0L, which takes one tensioner, and a belt tensioner for the 2014-2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 3.0L. Driving something else? Look up your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Pulley quantity: 1
- Outside diameter: 63 mm (2.48 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Width: 26 mm (1.02 in)
- Mounting holes: 2
- Belt type: V-ribbed
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Belt contact surface: smooth/backside
- Grade type: OE Exact
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Turkey
In the box
One belt tensioner assembly.
Interchange: 68148386AA · 68325057AA · 68490063AA · 305734 · 49809 · 999585A · 999585
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
39343, 68148386AA, 68325057AA, 68490063AA, 305734, 49809, 999585A, 999585
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Jeep Wrangler belt tensioner for a 2020-2022 model with the V6 3.0L?
Yes. Gates 39343 is listed for the 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler V6 3.0L, and that vehicle takes one tensioner.
Is this the Ram 1500 belt tensioner for the 2020-2023 V6 3.0L as well as the 2014-2018?
Yes. Gates 39343 is listed for both the 2014-2018 and the 2020-2023 Ram 1500 V6 3.0L.
What does the vibration-damping system in this Gates drive belt tensioner do?
Its patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve the life of the tensioner, the belt and the accessories it drives.
What are the main dimensions of this belt tensioner?
The outside diameter is 63 mm (2.48 in), the width is 26 mm (1.02 in) and the bearing bore is 17 mm (0.67 in). It has two mounting holes.
Does this tensioner replace the 68148386AA part number?
Yes. Gates 39343 replaces 68148386AA, along with 68325057AA and 68490063AA.
