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Part #: 17540

Dayco 17540 Accessory Drive Belt

Air Conditioning and Idler
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Durable Accessory Drive Belt for Chrysler, Ford, Jeep, and More

The Dayco 17540 accessory drive belt is engineered to provide reliable performance for a wide range of vehicles including Chrysler 300D, Ford F-150, Jeep Wagoneer, and Mazda B2600. Constructed from a synthetic rubber compound, this belt is designed to withstand varying operating temperatures and deliver consistent power transmission.

  • Material: Synthetic rubber compound for durability and flexibility
  • Top width: 0.53 inches for precise fitment
  • Effective length: 54 inches (1371.60 mm) ensuring proper tension
  • Outside circumference: Approximately 54.27 inches (1378.46 mm)
  • Belt construction: Top cog design for improved grip and reduced slippage
  • Operating temperature range: -37.2°C to 79.4°C (-35°F to 175°F)
  • Meets SAE J636 and SAE J637 standards for quality and performance

Technical Details and Construction

The Dayco 17540 accessory drive belt features a top cog construction that enhances flexibility and reduces heat buildup during operation. Its synthetic rubber compound material is engineered to resist wear, cracking, and stretching, which helps maintain optimal tension and drive efficiency. The belt’s precise dimensions, including a top width of 0.53 inches and an effective length of 54 inches, ensure compatibility with specific accessory drive systems found in vehicles such as the Dodge Charger, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Mitsubishi Starion.

Compatible Vehicles and Applications

This accessory drive belt is compatible with a variety of makes and models, including Chrysler 300D, Dodge Challenger, Ford F-250, Jeep CJ5, Mazda B2600, Mercedes-Benz models, Mercury Marquis, Mitsubishi Conquest, Plymouth Duster, and Subaru Zephyr. It is designed to replace worn or damaged belts in these vehicles, ensuring proper operation of alternators, power steering pumps, and other engine-driven accessories.

  • Eliminates belt slippage and squealing noises
  • Prevents premature belt wear and cracking
  • Restores proper accessory drive system function
  • Reduces risk of overheating due to belt failure
  • Maintains consistent engine accessory performance

Installation Notes and Tips

When installing the Dayco 17540 accessory drive belt, ensure the belt routing matches the vehicle’s accessory drive diagram. Check pulleys for wear or damage before installation. Proper tensioning is critical; use a belt tension gauge or follow manufacturer specifications to avoid over-tightening or slack. Inspect the belt periodically after installation to confirm secure fit and performance.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Dayco 17540 accessory drive belts are manufactured to meet SAE J636 and SAE J637 standards, ensuring consistent quality and durability. The synthetic rubber compound and top cog construction contribute to extended service life under normal operating conditions. Warranty coverage details are provided by Dayco and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship.

BrandDayco
Part Number17540
Angle36
Belt ConstructionTop Cog
ColorBlack
Effective Length54
Effective Length1371.60
MaterialSynthetic Rubber Compound
Maximum Operating Temperature79.4
Maximum Operating Temperature175
Minimum Operating Temperature-37.2
Minimum Operating Temperature-35
Outside Circumference54.27
Outside Circumference1378.46
StandardsSAE J636, SAE J637
Top Width.53

This part fits 128 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1989ChryslerConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1989DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1989MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1988ChryslerConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1988DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1988MazdaB2600Air Conditioning and Idler
1988MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1987ChryslerConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1987FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1987FordE-350 Econoline6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1987FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1987MazdaB2600Air Conditioning and Idler
1987MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1986DodgeConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1986DodgePower Ram 50Air Conditioning and Idler
1986DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1986FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/100 Amp Alt.
1986FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1986FordE-350 Econoline6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/100 Amp Alt.
1986FordE-350 Econoline6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1986FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/100 Amp Alt.
1986FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt., w/o A.C.
1986MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1986PlymouthConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1985DodgeConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1985DodgePower Ram 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1985DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1985FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt.
1985FordE-350 Econoline6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt.
1985FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/60 Amp Alt.
1985FordF-1505.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1985FordF-150RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1985FordF-2505.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1985FordF-250RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1985FordF-350RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1985MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1985PlymouthConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1985SubaruStandardAir Conditioning and Idlerw/Swing Idler Adj.
1984DodgeConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1984DodgePower Ram 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1984DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1984FordE-250 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/P.S., w/o A.C.
1984FordE-350 Econoline6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/P.S., w/o A.C.
1984FordE-350 Econoline Club Wagon6.9LV8Fan and Alternatorw/P.S., w/o A.C.
1984FordF-150RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1984FordF-250RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1984FordF-350RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1984MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1984PlymouthConquestAir Conditioning and Idler
1984SubaruStandardAir Conditioning and Idlerw/Swing Idler Adj.
1983DodgeChallengerAir Conditioning and Idler
1983DodgePower Ram 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1983DodgeRam 502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1983FordF-150RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1983FordF-250RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1983FordF-350RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1983MitsubishiStarionAir Conditioning and Idler
1983SubaruStandardAir Conditioning and Idlerw/Swing Idler Adj.
1982DodgeChallengerAir Conditioning and Idler
1982DodgeD502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1982DodgeD502.0LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1982FordF-150RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1982FordF-250RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1982FordF-250RWD6.6LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1982FordF-350RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1982FordF-350RWD6.6LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1982FordFairmont4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1982MercuryZephyr4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1982SubaruStandard1.6LH4Air Conditioning and Idlerw/Swing Idler Adj.
1982SubaruStandard1.8LH4Air Conditioning and Idlerw/Swing Idler Adj.
1981DodgeChallengerAir Conditioning and Idler
1981DodgeD502.6LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1981DodgeD502.0LL4Air Conditioning and Idler
1981FordF-150RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1981FordF-250RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1981FordF-350RWD5.8LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1981FordFairmont4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1981MercuryCougar4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idlerwith Dealer Air
1981MercuryZephyr4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1980MercuryZephyr4.2LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1979FordFairmont5.0LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1979FordMustang2.8LV6Air Conditioning and Idler
1979MercuryCapri2.8LV6Air Conditioning and Idler
1979MercuryZephyr5.0LV8Air Conditioning and IdlerExc. Hi-Alt.
1978FordFairmont5.0LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1978FordLTD6.6LV8Fan and Power Steeringw/o A.C., Ford Pump
1978FordThunderbird6.6LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1978MercuryCougar6.6LV8Fan and Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1978MercuryGrand Marquis6.6LV8Fan and Power Steeringw/o A.C., Ford Pump
1978MercuryMarquis6.6LV8Fan and Power Steeringw/o A.C., Ford Pump
1978MercuryZephyr5.0LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1976Mercedes-Benz300DAir Conditioning and Idler
1975FordE-100 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1975FordE-150 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1975FordE-250 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1975FordE-350 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1975Mercedes-Benz300DAir Conditioning and Idler
1974FordE-100 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1974FordE-100 EconolineAir Conditioning
1974MercuryCougar5.8LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1974MercuryMontego5.8LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1973FordE-100 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning and Idler
1973FordE-100 EconolineAir Conditioning and Idler
1973FordMustang5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1973JeepWagoneer5.9LV8Power Steeringw/o A.C., Std. Rad.
1973MercuryCougar5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1973MercuryMontego5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1972FordE-100 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioning
1972FordE-100 EconolineAir Conditioning
1972FordMustang5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1972JeepCJ55.0LV8Power SteeringStd. Rad., Exc. Camp Special
1972JeepCJ55.0LV8Air Pumpw/o P.S., w/o A.C.
1972MercuryCougarAir Conditioning
1971FordE-100 Econoline5.0LV8Air Conditioningw/o A.P.
1971FordE-100 EconolineAir Conditioningw/o A.P.
1970MercuryCougar5.8LV8Power SteeringFits vehicles without air conditioning.
1969FordMustang5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1969MercuryCougar5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1969MercuryMontego5.8LV8Air Conditioning
1967FordMustang4.7LV8Air Conditioning
1967MercuryCougar4.7LV8Air Conditioningw/o A.P.
1966DodgeCharger5.2LV8Air Conditioning
1966DodgeDart4.5LV8Air Conditioning
1966FordMustang4.7LV8Air Conditioning
1965FordMustang4.3LV8Air Conditioning
1965FordMustang4.7LV8Air Conditioning
1965MercuryVillager4.7LV8Air Conditioning
1964FordMustang4.7LV8Air Conditioning

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

175402T175409540HD

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.

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