Hayden 5954 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Air Conditioning

Hayden 5954 Idler Pulley Overview

The Hayden 5954 accessory drive belt idler pulley is a steel, black-finished V-belt pulley built for factory-style belt routing on a wide range of Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth applications. With a 3.750-inch outside diameter and 0.375-inch belt width, it supports proper belt tracking in accessory drive systems that use a grooved idler or tensioner pulley.

Fits 1970-2000 Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth models across air conditioning and factory-air applications, including Chrysler New Yorker, Dodge Caravan, and Plymouth Voyager fitments listed below.

Key Features

• Hayden Pulley line accessory drive belt idler pulley
• Part number 5954 for OE-style replacement applications
• Steel construction with black finish
• Single-groove V-belt pulley design
• 3.750-inch outside diameter for factory belt routing
• 0.375-inch belt width specification
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Single mounting hole design

Product Details

The Hayden 5954 is an idler / tensioner pulley designed for accessory drive belt systems that require a grooved pulley with a 12.0 mm bore and 16.5 mm pulley width. Its steel construction helps maintain stable belt contact, while the black finish provides a clean, service-ready appearance. This part cross-references Gates 38003 and Dayco 89035 for the same application.

Hayden’s Pulley line focuses on replacement pulleys for belt-driven accessories, and this part is built to match the dimensional requirements used in many Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles. The Hayden 5954 is a direct-fit style solution for vehicles such as the Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager, and Chrysler LeBaron where the accessory drive system calls for a V-belt idler pulley.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Worn pulley grooves that can affect belt tracking
• Belt squeal caused by pulley surface wear
• Accessory drive noise from a damaged idler pulley
• Improper belt alignment in factory-air or A/C belt routing
• Replacement needs after pulley bearing or bore wear

Installation Notes

• Verify belt type, groove count, and pulley dimensions before installation.
• Confirm vehicle-specific fitment notes, especially air conditioning and factory-air applications.
• Mounting hardware is not included.
• Inspect the belt, brackets, and adjacent accessory components during service.
• Use the listed bore diameter and outside diameter to confirm correct replacement for the original pulley.

Quality Assurance

The Hayden 5954 is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. It is engineered as an OE-style replacement pulley for accessory drive belt service on Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth platforms, including long-running fitments such as Chrysler New Yorker and Dodge Caravan applications.