Gates 36116 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Air Conditioning

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley 36116

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36116 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on passenger cars and light trucks. It serves in air conditioning belt drive applications and is engineered as a V-grooved steel pulley with a 17 mm bearing bore and 100 mm outside diameter.

For Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, and Nissan Xterra air conditioning systems, this Gates 36116 pulley provides a direct replacement option that matches the original-style pulley layout used in the accessory drive belt system.

Key Features

• DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley for accessory drive belt system service
• Steel construction for durable belt contact and support
• V-grooved contact surface with 1 groove
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• 100 mm outside diameter and 18.8-19 mm width
• Single-pulley design for air conditioning applications
• OE-style fit for passenger cars and light trucks

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign pulleys are built to match original equipment fit and operating geometry in belt drive systems. Part number 36116 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley with a steel body, V-grooved contact surface, and a non-flanged pulley design. It is used in air conditioning positions on select Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, and Nissan Xterra models, helping maintain proper belt routing and pulley alignment in the accessory drive system. This part cross-references Continental 49115 and Dayco 89547 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Belt noise from a worn or rough idler pulley
• Improper belt tracking in the accessory drive system
• Air conditioning drive pulley wear
• Vibration caused by pulley bearing wear
• Loss of pulley surface integrity from age or heat exposure

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify pulley diameter, groove profile, and bearing bore before installation.
• Inspect the belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear while servicing the A/C drive.
• Confirm vehicle application by year, make, model, and air conditioning position before ordering.
• Use the existing belt routing specification for the vehicle during reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are produced to OE-quality fit standards for accessory drive belt service. Part number 36116 is listed for confirmed air conditioning applications on select Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, and Nissan Xterra vehicles.

• Fits 2011 Nissan Frontier, Air Conditioning
• Fits 2006-2008 Nissan Frontier, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, Air Conditioning
• Fits 2006-2009 Nissan Pickup, Air Conditioning
• Fits 1999-2000 Nissan Pickup, Air Conditioning
• Fits 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, Air Conditioning