Drive Rite 5050398DR Serpentine Belt

Serpentine Belt for Select Mazda, Ford, and BMW Applications

Drive Rite 5050398DR is a serpentine belt for accessory drive systems on select Mazda, Ford, and BMW vehicles. It is listed for applications that drive air conditioning, alternator, idler, tensioner, and power steering components, depending on the vehicle and engine setup.

Key Features

• Part number: 5050398DR
• Serpentine belt for accessory drive system service
• Fits select Mazda 626 and MX-6 applications
• Fits select Ford Probe applications
• Also listed for BMW 840Ci and 740iL accessory drive applications
• Cross-references Gates K050398 and ACDelco 5K398 for the same application

Fitment Details

• Fits 1993-2002 Mazda 626, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Idler
• Fits 1996-1997 BMW 840Ci, Air Conditioning and Tensioner
• Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Idler
• Fits 1993-1997 Mazda MX-6, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Idler
• Fits 1996 BMW 740iL, Air Conditioning and Tensioner
• Fits 1994 Mazda 323, Alternator and Air Conditioning
• Fits 1994 Mazda MX-3, Alternator and Air Conditioning
• Fits 1992-1993 Mazda MX-3, Air Conditioning, Alternator and Idler
• Fits 1989-1992 Ford Probe, Power Steering
• Fits 1988-1992 Mazda 626, Power Steering
• Fits 1988-1992 Mazda MX-6, Power Steering

What This Belt Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or visible belt wear
• Loss of drive to the alternator, A/C compressor, idler, tensioner, or power steering system
• Belt slippage caused by age or contamination
• Accessory drive noise during engine operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and accessory drive position before ordering. This part number 5050398DR is listed across multiple configurations, so matching the exact application is important for proper belt routing and fit. Inspect pulleys, tensioners, and idlers during service to confirm the new belt runs smoothly.

Quality Assurance

Drive Rite 5050398DR is cataloged as a replacement serpentine belt for the listed applications and cross-references common aftermarket and OE part numbers, including Gates K050398 and ACDelco 5K398.