Keep the accessory drive belt tracking smoothly and quietly with the Mopar Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley 53009508. This idler pulley guides and supports the accessory drive belt, helping maintain proper belt routing and wrap across the engine's belt-driven accessories. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for a broad range of 1997-2003 Dodge and Jeep applications, including the Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500, Ram Van, Dakota, Durango, B1500/B2500/B3500, and Viper, plus the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
- Belt guide: A smooth idler that routes and supports the accessory drive belt to help keep it properly aligned and tracking true.
- Signs it may need replacing: A chirp, squeal, or grinding from the belt area, or a visibly wobbling pulley, which can indicate a worn idler bearing. Diagnose the source before replacing.
- Wide coverage: Fits engines cataloged as V6-3.9L, V8-5.2L, V8-5.9L, and V10-8.0L across the listed applications.
Applications include the 1997-2003 Ram 1500, 1997-2003 Ram 2500/3500, 1999-2003 Ram Van, 1997-2003 Dakota, 1998-2003 Durango, 1997-1998 B-series vans, 1997-2002 Viper, and 1997-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of years and engines. Manufacturer part number 53009508.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this idler pulley do?
It's a smooth pulley that guides and supports the accessory drive belt, helping keep the belt properly routed and tracking across the engine's belt-driven accessories.
What are the signs this pulley may need replacing?
A chirp, squeal, or grinding noise from the belt area, or a visibly wobbling pulley, can indicate a worn idler bearing. Diagnose the actual source before replacing.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It fits a range of 1997-2003 Dodge and Jeep applications, including Ram 1500/2500/3500, Ram Van, Dakota, Durango, B-series vans, Viper, and Grand Cherokee. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle and engine.
How many do I need?
The listed applications use one per vehicle, and this listing is for one pulley.
What is the part number?
The manufacturer part number is Mopar 53009508. It's listed as an accessory drive belt idler pulley.
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