Drive Rite 5040515DR Serpentine Belt

Serpentine Belt for Accessory Drive Applications

Drive Rite 5040515DR is a serpentine belt for accessory drive system applications across select Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles. It is used in main drive, air conditioning, power steering, water pump, and fan drive positions where the listed fitment matches the vehicle configuration.

Key Features

• Serpentine belt for accessory drive system service
• Fits main drive, water pump, air conditioning, power steering, and fan drive applications
• Direct fit coverage for select Ford Edge, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Nautilus applications
• Also listed for Dodge Neon, Chrysler Neon, PT Cruiser, Plymouth Neon, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy
• Cross-references Gates K040514 and Continental-ContiTech PK040514 for the same application
• Part number: 5040515DR

Detailed Description

Drive Rite 5040515DR is a replacement serpentine belt built for vehicles that use a multi-rib accessory drive layout. Confirmed fitment includes 2019-2024 Ford Edge main drive, 2023 Lincoln Corsair water pump, 2019-2023 Lincoln Nautilus air conditioning, 2020-2021 Ford Escape air conditioning, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Corsair main drive. It also covers earlier applications such as 2000-2005 Dodge Neon, 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon, 2001-2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2000-2001 Plymouth Neon, and 1985-1986 Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC S15, and GMC S15 Jimmy with the listed accessory-drive configurations.

Use 5040515DR when replacing a worn or damaged belt on a vehicle that matches the exact year, make, model, position, and notes shown in the fitment data. This part number is also listed under common aftermarket references including Gates K040514 and Continental-ContiTech PK040514.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or visible rib wear
• Loss of belt grip on alternator, A/C, power steering, or water pump drives
• Accessory drive noise caused by belt deterioration
• Service replacement for vehicles with the exact listed belt routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt routing, engine configuration, and accessory position before installation. Match the vehicle exactly to the fitment list, since this part is used in different positions depending on application. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers for wear before installing the new belt, and confirm proper belt tracking after startup.

Quality Assurance

Drive Rite 5040515DR is cataloged as a direct replacement serpentine belt for the listed applications and cross-references established aftermarket part numbers for the same use case. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and accessory position before ordering.