Key Features
• Fitment: for ;for 1.6L 2002-2008
• Part Number: 11287509476,11288620210,11-28-7-509-,11-28-8-620-,38404,5340159100
• Built Standard: Built with high standard and care to meet industry standards for quality control, ensuring reliable and consistent performance
Product Description
the Story of Drive Belt Tensioner
Early engines used manually adjustable tensioners requiring periodic adjustment. automatic -loaded tensioners appeared in the 1970s for maintenance- operation. hydraulic tensioners arrived in the 1980s for improved damping. modern designs incorporate advanced polymers and bearings for quiet, reliable operation across all engine speeds.
Fitment
for
for 1.6L 2002-2008
Part Number
11287509476,11288620210,11-28-7-509-11-28-8-620-38404,5340159100
How to Install Drive Belt Tensioner
Disconnect the . relieve belt tension using a wrench on the tensioner arm. the belt. unbolt the tensioner from the engine. install the new tensioner, aligning mounting holes. torque bolts to specification. reinstall the belt following the routing . verify proper tension and belt alignment.
Function of Drive Belt Tensioner
the drive belt tensioner ensures consistent belt tension for optimal power transfer to accessories like alternator, power steering pump, and A/C compressor. it belt slippage, squealing, and premature wear. the tensioner compensates for belt stretch and thermal expansion while reducing vibration in the belt system.
Instruction of Drive Belt Tensioner
Inspect the tensioner during routine maintenance for pulley wobble, noise, or arm movement. replace if the tensioner arm does not maintain consistent pressure. do not lubricate sealed bearings. check belt when replacing the tensioner. listen for squealing that indicates worn bearings. replace tensioner and belt as a set.
