SAE J2436-1998
Accessory Drive Tensioner Test Standards (Mechanical Rotary Type)

Standard No.

SAE J2436-1998

Release Date

1998

Published By

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Status

Be replaced 2016-07

Replace By

SAE J2436-2016

Latest

SAE J2436-2023

Scope

To document test procedures and set-ups that address known failure modes for mechanical rotary tensioners and establish minimum acceptance criteria. This SAE standard does not encompass the pulley or pulley bearing. The sample sizes should be determined by agreement between the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the supplier.

SAE J2436-1998 Referenced Document

• ASTM B117-97 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
• SAE J2198-1992 Glossary - Automatic Belt Tensioner@ Information Report (July 1992)

SAE J2436-1998 history

• 2023 SAE J2436-2023 Accessory Drive Tensioner Test Standards
• 2016 SAE J2436-2016 Accessory Drive Tensioner Test Standards (Mechanical Rotary Type)
• 1998 SAE J2436-1998 Accessory Drive Tensioner Test Standards (Mechanical Rotary Type)