Continental Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly P/N:49378
Keep every engine accessory spinning with steady belt tension using the Continental (ContiTech) Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly 49216. Mounted in the accessory drive, it drops in as a direct-fit replacement across a wide range of Dodge and Jeep applications, including the 1992-2003 Dodge Dakota, 1998-2003 Dodge Durango, 1994-2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in V6-3.9L, V8-5.2L and V8-5.9L engines — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Signs the original tensioner may need replacing include belt squeal or chirp, belt flutter, or noise from the tensioner pulley. If a worn tensioner is the cause, this assembly replaces it. Country of origin: India.
Interchange: 38116 · B000C34L6O · 305215 · 780214 · 89215 · 53006497 · 53010158 · 53010158AB · 53010158AC · 53010161 · 419301 · 419-301 · 45884 · 55103 · 5884 · 531043020 · KR90215 · 90215. Manufacturer part number 49216.
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What does this tensioner assembly do?
It sits in the accessory drive and applies spring tension to the belt, maintaining consistent tension to reduce slippage and misalignment while helping limit wear on the belt and driven accessories.
Will this fit my vehicle?
It is a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of Dodge and Jeep applications in V6-3.9L, V8-5.2L and V8-5.9L engines, such as the Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500/2500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What are the pulley specifications?
It has a single flanged, grooved thermoplastic pulley with 7 grooves, a 2.99 in outside diameter, 1.26 in width and a 0.67 in bore.
What are the signs of a failing belt tensioner?
Common signs include belt squeal or chirp, belt flutter, and noise from the tensioner pulley. Diagnose the cause first; if the tensioner is at fault, this assembly replaces it.
What numbers does this part interchange with?
It interchanges with 38116, B000C34L6O, 305215, 780214, 89215, 53006497, 53010158, 53010158AB, 53010158AC, 53010161, 419301, 419-301, 45884, 55103, 5884, 531043020, KR90215 and 90215.
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