1997 Dodge Dakota Belt Tensioners

Dayco® Automatic Belt Tensioners are specifically built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts. Each component is built to resist rust, endure the toughest of conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life.

The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slip

Product Features:

• Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life
• Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
• Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
• This tensioner is another Dayco product proudly made in the USA

This Litens aftermarket part is designed and engineered by one of the world’s largest Original Equipment (O.E.) tensioner suppliers. While the appearance is slightly different from the original equipment part, the Litens part maintains Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Mitsubishi original form, fit, and function specifications. Note: This tensioner maintains the original equipment pulley setup using one plastic and one steel pulley and is supplied with a new mounting bolt. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Designed and engineered by the world’s largest the original equipment tensioner suppliers to ensure proper form, fit, and performance
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life.
• Installation instructions included.
• 1- Heavy Duty Steel Pulley with close tolerance ball bearing pocket and Electro-deposited coating for superior corrosion resistance. 1 – Heavy Duty Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes.
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt.
• Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, doing both together will extend accessory drive life and lower overall labor versus performing these services separately.

The Dayco Accessory Belt Tensioner Assembly is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship and materials as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application
• High quality precision spring tension assembly
• OE specified bearing and pulley assembly
• Durable long life performance

The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slippage or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavyduty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

Product Features:

• Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life.
• Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
• Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
• This tensioner is another Dayco product proudly made in the USA

Dayco, Acc. Belt Idler Pulley

The Dayco automatic belt tensioner features Dayco’s original, patented flat spring design to provide less operating range variation. It reduces the risk of premature accessory bearing failure due to high tension and lessens the risk of belt noise and slippage – or poor performance caused by low tension. A PTFE string wound within the spring resists abrasion and dampens noise. Dayco’s tensioner is also designed with a heavy-duty cast aluminum spring case and arm, which helps resist cracking and fatigue and offers additional strength, lessening the risk of distortion. Additional premium thermoplastic rubber spring slot plugs and rubber O-ring seals help keep contaminants out and zinc coated mounting bolts resist rust.

Product Features:

• Endures the toughest conditions while promoting quieter performance and longer life
• Features a steel pivot tube on specific designs for enhanced stability
• Built to outperform and outlast competitive OE parts
• Dayco’s patented Nylon Pivot Bushing keeps internal components in constant contact to maintain proper tensioner alignment

Litens was the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this part and offers this “O.E. Exact”* tensioner for the aftermarket. This popular tensioner designed for Chrysler / Dodge and Jeep vehicles, looks, fits, and performs like the original part being replaced. The original tensioner was sold with a mounting bracket (only available from the dealership) which can normally be reused when replacing the tensioner. This tensioner has been upgraded to include an integrated pulley bolt/washer. O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design. Choosing The Correct Replacement Part: Both the original equipment and Litens aftermarket tensioner use a round spring versus a flat spring. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit and performance
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
• Installation instructions included.
• Heavy Duty Polymer Pulley
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in 20 minutes
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d

Product Features:

• Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUVs and light trucks, domestic and import (European and Asian)
• Manufactured using the same or improved technology and quality materials as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, assuring a factory match
• Patented labyrinth seal protects internal components to meet or exceed OE life expectancy requirements
• Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, as well as belt and accessory, life
• Torsional round spring design provides reliability as well as consistent tension
• Comprehensive line includes parts to fit cars, vans, SUV’s and light/heavy-duty trucks.

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles. It is engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue
• Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
• Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles. It is engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed to match the fit of an original equipment assembly on specified vehicles
• Ideal solution – engineered to help ensure proper belt tension when an original belt is slipping, broken, or worn from fatigue
• Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
• Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

This Litens’ tensioner is supplied by one of the largest automotive tensioner suppliers in the United States and meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of this popular Chrysler/Jeep application. The Litens aftermarket part meets original equipment specifications in form, fit, and function. While the many aftermarket tensioner suppliers remove the original damping element and change the pulley from steel to plastic, the Litens “round spring” tensioner maintains these original equipment components required for optimal performance and life. O.E. Exact – Original Equipment manufacturers prohibits the use of their part number or logo on parts sold to other customers. Therefore, the Litens aftermarket part may have minor cosmetic differences but still be exact in performance and design. Like the original equipment part, this tensioner comes equipped with one smooth and one grooved heavy duty polymer pulleys. NOTE: Chrysler issues a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) on this tensioner for vehicles equipped with the 3.7L engine advising that the original tensioner (P/N# 53030958AE) is the cause of a belt chirping noise and should be replaced with a modifies version. The Litens part, includes these technical updates. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket._

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit and performance
• Internal “round spring” technology to provide constant belt tension and alignment throughout its service life. The internal damping design provides quiet, smooth, system performance.
• Installation instructions included.
• 2 Heavy Duty Polymer Pulleys
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in 20 minutes to 1 hour
• Due to the fact that belts and tensioners have similar Original Equipment “design life targets”, it is often a best practice to replace the belt tensioner when replacing a worn or broken belt. Belt removal is required to change the tensioner. Therefore, d

(Pulley Only) Dorman’s Belt Tensioner Pulley is engineered to maintain tension on the serpentine belt for the life of the belt–thereby keeping the alternator charging, the water pump running, and the power steering pump and A/C compressor operating properly. They feature a high-quality double-sealed bearing to resist damage from contaminants. Replacement prevents belt slip and eliminates squeak, squeal or groaning noise associated with a worn belt tensioner pulley.

Product Features:

• Steel or plastic construction for long-lasting durability against heat, shock and corrosion
• Replacement stops squeak, squeal or groaning noise associated with a worn Belt Tensioner Pulley
• Direct replacement for a proper fit every time
• Vehicle try-on testing and rigorous materials testing to ensure high-quality performance