{"product_id":"gates-36094-accessory-drive-belt-idler-pulley","title":"Gates 36094 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOE-Style Idler Pulley for Dodge Ram\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36094 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on select Dodge Ram heavy-duty applications. It is a smooth\/backside pulley with a thermoplastic body and a 17 mm bearing bore, made for accessory drive belt routing where stable belt tracking matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley, part number 36094\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory drive belt idler pulley with smooth\/backside contact surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic construction for OE-style replacement fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 mm outside diameter and 32.5 mm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 mm bearing bore inside diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo grooves and no flanged pulley design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-pulley design for accessory drive belt system service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDriveAlign Product Line Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to match original equipment fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. This pulley can serve in belt system layouts as an idler pulley, and Gates notes the DriveAlign line also covers locked-center tensioning and automatic belt tensioner pulley applications across different vehicle setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Gates 36094 pulley is a direct-fit style replacement for accessory drive belt systems on 1989-1993 Dodge D250, Dodge D350, Dodge W250, and Dodge W350, plus 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 models. It is engineered around OE-style dimensions, including a 78 mm outside diameter, 32.5 mm width, and 17 mm bearing bore, to support proper belt alignment in the drive system. This part cross-references Continental 49101 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Pulley Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt noise caused by a worn idler pulley bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven belt tracking from a damaged smooth pulley surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory drive belt vibration from pulley wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible pulley cracking or heat-related deterioration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 belt routing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify pulley diameter, width, and bearing bore before installation to match the existing belt path. Inspect the accessory drive belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time, since a worn component in the belt system can shorten the life of the replacement pulley. Confirm application by year, make, and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGates is a recognized supplier of OE-style belt drive components, and the DriveAlign line is built to meet original-equipment fit expectations for passenger cars and light trucks. Compatible With 1989-1993 Dodge D250, Dodge D350, Dodge W250, Dodge W350, and 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45311341985973,"sku":"BBSC-36094","price":43.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/ZO_36094_Fro_e9397718-e024-4cd5-bf58-036ce949b02e.jpg?v=1775146659","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/gates-36094-accessory-drive-belt-idler-pulley","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}