Continental 49601 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Accessory Drive, Alternator or Alternator and Air Conditioning
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Continental 49601 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Accessory Drive, Alternator or Alternator and Air Conditioning

Brand Continental 49601
Position Alternator and Air Conditioning, Accessory Drive, and Alternator
Pulley 1 Flanged Non-flanged
Pulley Quantity 1
Pulley 1 Bore Diameter 1.180
Pulley 1 Outside Diameter 3.41
Pulley 1 Width 1.58
Pulley 1 Material Steel
Pulley Surface Type Smooth
Product line Multi-V
Fits Mack and Volvo · 182 vehicles

OE fit and performance. Built to meet or exceed OEM requirements for accessory drive systems.

Accu-Drive technology. Round torsion spring helps control vibration and maintain belt tension.

Steel smooth pulley. Durable pulley design for Multi-V belt applications.

Cross-references AP Exhaust 38671, Dayco 89477 and 20762060 for the same application. See all 6.

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Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Overview

Continental Multi-V accessory drive belt tensioner assembly 49601 is built for heavy-duty belt drive applications that require steady belt control and consistent alignment. It fits a wide range of Mack and Volvo trucks, including applications for the alternator and air conditioning drive systems.

Key Features

  • Accu-Drive technology uses a round torsion spring to dampen vibration and maintain belt tension.
  • Helps compensate for belt wear to keep the drive system operating consistently.
  • Steel pulley with a smooth surface for Multi-V belt applications.
  • OE fit and performance target for demanding accessory drive systems.
  • Fits Mack CHU, Mack CXU, Volvo VNL, and other heavy-duty truck applications.

Detailed Description

Continental 49601 is an accessory drive belt tensioner assembly engineered for smooth, stable belt operation in commercial truck accessory drive systems. The Accu-Drive design helps maintain constant tension and alignment while reducing vibration, which supports longer service life for belt-driven accessories. This part number 49601 is used across multiple Mack and Volvo platforms, including Volvo VNL, Volvo VNM, Volvo VHD, and Mack GU7 applications with smooth pulley Multi-V configurations.

Multi-V product line components are focused on belt-drive control and consistent accessory operation in demanding duty cycles. If you are replacing a worn tensioner on a Mack CHU or Volvo VNL, Continental 49601 provides a direct-fit solution for the specified belt drive layouts.

What It Is Used For

  • Correcting belt slack in the accessory drive system.
  • Reducing belt vibration and pulley chatter.
  • Maintaining proper belt alignment under load.
  • Addressing uneven belt wear caused by a weak tensioner.
  • Restoring stable operation for alternator and air conditioning drive circuits.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley style, belt type, and application position before installation. This tensioner is listed for smooth pulley Multi-V configurations and specific alternator, alternator and air conditioning, or accessory drive applications. Confirm the vehicle year, model, and drive layout against the fitment list before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Continental states that this tensioner is designed to meet or exceed OEM fit and performance requirements. The Accu-Drive spring design is intended to maintain tension and alignment under operating conditions, supporting reliable accessory drive function.

Related reading

This part fits 182 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2019MackCHU——AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL 30010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL 40010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL 74010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL 76010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2019VolvoVNL 86010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018MackCHU——AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018MackPinnacle12.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL 30010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL 40010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL 74010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL 76010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNL 86010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2018VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017MackCHU12.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVAH10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVAH12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL 30010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL 40010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL 74010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL 76010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNL 86010.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNM10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNR 300-LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNR 400-LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2017VolvoVNR 640-LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackGU7——AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackGU8——AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackMRU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016MackTerraPro12.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016VolvoVAH12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2016VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackMRU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015MackTerraPro12.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVAH12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVNL10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2015VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014MackMRU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVAH12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVNL10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVNM10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2014VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013MackMRU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVAH12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVHD10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVNL10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVNM10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2013VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVAH12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVNL10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVNM10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2012VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackLEU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVAH10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVAH12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVHD10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVNL10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVNL12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVNM10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2011VolvoVNM12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackLEU10.8LL6Accessory DriveSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010VolvoVNL10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010VolvoVNL12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010VolvoVNM10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2010VolvoVNM12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackLEU10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009VolvoVNL12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2009VolvoVNM12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackCHU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackCTP10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackCXU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackCXU——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackGU710.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackGU7——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackGU810.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackGU8——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackLEU10.8LL6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008MackMRU10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2008VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007MackCTP10.8LL6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007MackCTP——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007MackCXP——Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007VolvoVHD12.8L-6Alternator and Air ConditioningSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007VolvoVNL12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
2007VolvoVNM12.8L-6AlternatorSmooth Pulley; Multi-V
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
AP Exhaust — 38671Dayco — 8947720762060214045782145437921568413