Dayco 89609 belt tensioner for the 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L and other vehicles keeps tension on the accessory drive belt at the alternator and power steering drive. Also sold as a serpentine belt tensioner, this Dayco automatic belt tensioner sits on the main drive.
- Automatic tensioner type
- Counter clockwise direction
- Single flat pulley, 65 mm in diameter
- Pulley width of 22 mm
- Belt tensioner made for a serpentine belt
Quick facts
- Part: Dayco 89609 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L and other vehicles
- Position: Alternator and power steering, main drive
- Condition: New
A worn tensioner can show up as belt squeal, a belt that looks slack or wears unevenly, or a wobbling pulley. A worn belt, a tired idler pulley or a bearing in the alternator or power steering pump can also be behind these signs, so pin down the source before you buy.
Fits
This is a belt tensioner for the 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat 5-cylinder 2.5L and the 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf 5-cylinder 2.5L as well, and each car takes one. Driving a different Volkswagen or Audi? Look up your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Alternator and power steering, main drive
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Number of pulleys: 1
- Pulley diameter: 65 mm
- Pulley width: 22 mm
Build and materials
- Type: Automatic
- Direction: Counter clockwise
- Belt type: Serpentine
- Pulley: Flat
- Condition: New
Interchange: 38315 · 49444 · 999348A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
38315, 49444, 999348A, 07K-903-315AE, 07K.903.315G, 07K-903-315G, 07K.903.315J, 07K-903-315J, 07K.903.315N, 07K-903-315N, 07K.903.315T, 07K-903-315T
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Jetta belt tensioner like the Dayco 89609 fit the 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L?
Yes. Dayco 89609 fits the 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta 5-cylinder 2.5L, and that car takes one. For other cars, use the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your year and engine.
What pulley size does this Dayco tensioner have?
Dayco 89609 has one flat pulley that is 65 mm in diameter and 22 mm wide.
Is the Dayco belt tensioner manual or automatic, and which way does it turn?
This tensioner is the automatic type, and its direction is counter clockwise. It is made for a serpentine belt.
Can a worn belt tensioner make the drive belt squeal?
Yes, it can. Belt squeal, a belt that looks slack or wears unevenly, and a wobbling tensioner pulley can be signs of a worn tensioner. A shop can test it if you are unsure.
Does Dayco 89609 replace number 38315?
Yes. 38315 is a cross-reference for Dayco 89609, along with 49444 and 999348A.
