Automobile Pulley Tensioner Bearing

Tensioner and idler bearing consists of basic components like inner ring, outer ring, retainer, grease and seal. Pulley may be added to adjust rotation ratio. Bracket may be added to adjust location for adding tension. Races are one of the bearing component parts. It has grooved track for balls to locate. Outer race and inner race make a set. Inner race is situated on sub-assembly unit and outer race is set on housing. Pulley may be added on outer race to provide timing belt system with designed revolution rate. Rolling element is "ball" running between races. Retainer moving along with balls separates individual ball into position. Also grease has important role to reduce friction and oil seal serves to hold grease and shut foreign particles from intrusion.