Gates 36115 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Power Steering and Water Pump

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Nissan Maxima

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36115 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. It is a smooth-backside steel pulley with an 83.5 mm outside diameter and a 12 mm bearing bore, made for accessory drive belt system service on the 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima.

The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line focuses on direct-fit replacement parts for belt routing and tensioning applications. This Gates 36115 pulley is used in positions where a smooth, non-grooved pulley is required, including power steering and water pump applications on the Nissan Maxima.

Key Features

• OE-style accessory drive belt idler pulley for direct replacement use
• Steel construction for durable belt support
• Smooth/backside contact surface for non-grooved belt routing
• 83.5 mm outside diameter with 12 mm bearing bore
• Fits power steering and water pump positions on select Nissan Maxima models
• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line for OE-quality fit

Detailed Description

Gates 36115 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley engineered for the accessory drive belt system, where proper pulley alignment and smooth belt tracking are critical. Its steel body, smooth contact surface, and OE-style dimensions support consistent belt routing in applications that use a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley configuration. For buyers searching for a Nissan Maxima accessory drive belt idler pulley or a Gates 36115 replacement pulley, this part matches the listed fitment for 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima power steering and water pump applications.

This part cross-references Dayco 89153 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Noise from a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear or misalignment
• Glazing or uneven wear on the accessory drive belt
• Loss of smooth belt rotation in power steering and water pump drive paths
• Service replacement for a damaged OE-style smooth pulley

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify pulley diameter, bearing bore, and contact surface before installation.
• Inspect the accessory drive belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear while servicing the system.
• Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position: Fits 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima, Power Steering and Water Pump.
• Check belt alignment after installation to help maintain proper accessory drive operation.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger car and light truck belt drive service. This 36115 pulley is specified with steel construction, a smooth/backside contact surface, and the listed OE-style dimensions for the confirmed Nissan Maxima application.