Drive Rite 5040340DR Serpentine Belt

Drive Rite Poly Rib Belt 5040340DR

Drive Rite Poly Rib Belt 5040340DR is a serpentine belt for accessory drive systems that require a precise ribbed belt profile. It is listed for multiple BMW, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, and other applications, including air conditioning, tensioner, alternator, water pump, fan, and power steering drives.

Key Features

• Serpentine belt for accessory drive belt system applications
• Drive Rite Poly Rib Belt line for ribbed accessory drive routing
• Direct fit coverage for select BMW 323i, 325Ci, 330Ci, X3, X5, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, Z4, 525i, and 530i applications
• Also listed for select Toyota Corolla, Geo Prizm, Mazda Miata, Nissan 200SX, Hyundai Excel, Mitsubishi Precis, Dodge Colt, and Porsche 928 applications
• Part number 5040340DR for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Detailed Description

Drive Rite 5040340DR is a Poly Rib Belt designed for accessory drive routing where a serpentine belt is used to transfer engine power to components such as the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump, water pump, fan, and tensioner. This part number is cataloged across a wide range of import and domestic vehicles, including BMW 325i and BMW X5 applications, plus older Toyota Corolla and Nissan 200SX fitments. This part cross-references Gates K040340 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring belt drive operation when the existing serpentine belt is cracked, glazed, or stretched
• Correcting squeal, chirp, or slippage in the accessory drive system
• Maintaining proper drive to the alternator, A/C, power steering, or water pump
• Replacing a worn belt during routine accessory drive service
• Supporting reliable operation on vehicles such as BMW 330i, Toyota Corolla, and Nissan 200SX

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt routing and accessory drive layout before installation. Confirm the vehicle year, make, model, and position listed in the fitment data, since this belt is used in multiple positions including air conditioning and tensioner, power steering, air conditioning and idler, alternator and water pump, fan and alternator, and alternator applications. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt. Use the exact application match for your vehicle, such as Fits 2003-2006 BMW 325Ci, Air Conditioning and Tensioner, or Fits 1993 Toyota Corolla, Air Conditioning and Idler.

Quality Assurance

Drive Rite Poly Rib Belt 5040340DR is cataloged against multiple OE and aftermarket part numbers for application matching, including BMW 11 28 7 512 762 and Gates K040340 references. Confirm fitment against the vehicle-specific listing before ordering.