2018 Western Star 5700XE Belt Tensioners

This Heavy duty belt tensioner is manufactured by one of the largest original equipment tensioner suppliers to ensure proper fit and performance. This tensioner is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and is made of high strength steel for improved life and durability. This tensioner has been redesigned from the original OE design to increase life and durability. This tensioner has 3 pulleys; 1 grooved and 2 flat, it has a larger pivot bushing, longer tensioner arm for reduced arm motion, an inline load balance for enhanced tensioner alignment, 2 6303 ball bearings proven to last longer than conventional bearings, higher damping consequently reducing arm motion and wear as well as an optimized install feature for ease on tensioner replacement. This tensioner fits 2008-2015 F’liner 114SD, Bus Class M2, Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, Coronado / Western Star 4900 Series with DD13/DD15. 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:

• Optimized components engineered for maximum strength and durability
• Patented design provides superior belt alignment and tension for improved drive efficiency and life
• Patented labyrinth seal prevents contamination of internal parts for maximum durability and service life
• Long-lasting steel pulleys with dust shields to protect internal bearings from contamination
• Double row bearings carry more load and last up to 3X longer than two individual bearings
• Chrome-silicone round torsion spring for less +ex-fatigue than +at-spring designs
• Patented damping mechanism provides maximum stability, reducing vibration and increasing the life of the belt, tensioner and other accessory drive components