Hayden 5968 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Hayden 5968 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

The Hayden 5968 is a steel accessory drive belt idler pulley built for serpentine belt systems that use a smooth back idler design. With a 4.000-inch outside diameter and 1.000-inch belt width, it supports proper belt routing on a range of Ford, Saturn, Chevrolet, and Pontiac applications.

Use this Hayden pulley when you need a direct-fit replacement for a worn or noisy idler or tensioner pulley on vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Saturn SL2, or Chevrolet Cavalier. Hayden Pulley 5968 meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is built for smooth pulley applications only.

Key Features

• Steel construction with a black finish
• Back idler pulley style for serpentine belt systems
• 4.000-inch outside diameter for specified OE applications
• 1.000-inch belt width
• Smooth groove design for accessory drive belt routing
• Meets or exceeds OEM requirements
• Single mount hole design
• Mounting hardware not included

Product Details

Hayden Pulley 5968 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley engineered for vehicles that use a smooth serpentine belt path. The steel body helps provide stable belt tracking, while the 17 mm inside diameter and 101.600 mm outside diameter match the listed OE-style dimensions. This part is a practical replacement for worn pulleys that can create belt noise, uneven belt wear, or routing issues in the accessory drive system. This part cross-references Dayco 89026 and Four Seasons 38002 for the same application.

Fits 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, Pulley; Fits 1991-1993 Ford Explorer, Pulley; Fits 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, Pulley; Fits 2000-2002 Saturn SC1, Pulley; Fits 2000-2002 Saturn SC2, Pulley; Fits 2000-2002 Saturn SL, Pulley; Fits 2000-2002 Saturn SL1, Pulley; Fits 2000-2002 Saturn SL2, Pulley; Fits 2000-2001 Saturn SW2, Pulley; Fits 1993-1999 Saturn SW1, Pulley; Fits 1993-1999 Saturn SW2, Pulley; Fits 1987-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier, Pulley; Fits 1995-1997 Pontiac Sunfire, Pulley; Fits 1987-1996 Buick Century, Pulley; Fits 1987-1996 Chevrolet Corsica, Pulley; Fits 1987-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Pulley; Fits 1987-1992 Chevrolet Camaro, Pulley; Fits 1987-1992 Pontiac Firebird, Pulley; Fits 1990-1993 Ford Ranger, Pulley; Fits 1990-1995 Ford Aerostar, Pulley; Fits 1990-1992 Chevrolet Lumina, Pulley; Fits 1987-1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, Pulley; Fits 1987-1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Pulley; Fits 1987-1989 Buick Skyhawk, Pulley; Fits 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, Pulley; Fits 1987-1988 Pontiac Fiero, Pulley; Fits 1987-1991 Pontiac 6000, Pulley; Fits 1987-1991 Pontiac Tempest, Pulley; Fits 1987-1990 Pontiac Firebird, Pulley; Fits 1992-1996 Chevrolet G30, Pulley; Fits 1992-1996 GMC G3500, Pulley; Fits 1991-1992 Mazda Navajo, Pulley; Fits 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood, Pulley; Fits 1974-1978 Chrysler Newport, Pulley; Fits 1974-1978 Dodge Charger, Pulley; Fits 1974-1978 Dodge Magnum, Pulley; Fits 1974-1978 Dodge Monaco, Pulley; Fits 1974-1975 Chrysler Imperial, Pulley; Fits 1974-1975 Chrysler Newport, Pulley; Fits 1974 Chrysler New Yorker, Pulley; Fits 1974-1977 Dodge Monaco, Pulley.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn idler pulley
• Uneven serpentine belt tracking
• Belt vibration caused by pulley wear
• Accessory drive noise from a rough pulley bearing surface
• Visible pulley damage or corrosion on the belt path

Installation Notes

Verify the pulley diameter, bore size, and smooth-groove design before installation. This Hayden 5968 pulley uses a single mount hole and does not include mounting hardware, so reuse or source the correct fastener as needed. Confirm belt routing and inspect the serpentine belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys during service to avoid repeat noise or wear.

Quality Assurance

Hayden 5968 is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. The Hayden Pulley line focuses on OE-style accessory drive components for accurate fitment and dependable belt system service.