Gates 36152 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36152 is a steel accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and smooth backside belt contact. It serves as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley in the accessory drive belt system.

Compatible With Chevrolet Chevy, Chevrolet Chevy Monza, Chevrolet Chevy Pickup, Isuzu Rodeo, Isuzu Rodeo Sport, Isuzu Amigo, Chevrolet LUV, and Suzuki Forenza applications that use this pulley design.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for durable accessory drive service
• Smooth/backside contact surface for belt routing applications
• 70 mm outside diameter and 26 mm width
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• No flanged pulley design
• OE-quality fit for passenger cars and light trucks
• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line for direct replacement use

Product Details

Gates part number 36152 is a single accessory drive belt idler pulley with a smooth backside contact surface and zero grooves. The steel body and OE-style dimensions support proper belt tracking in accessory drive belt system components where a smooth idler or tensioning pulley is required. This DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line is built for applications that call for factory-style fit and function, including Chevrolet Chevy and Isuzu Rodeo platform vehicles.

This part cross-references Continental 49264 and Dayco 89331 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Belt noise from a worn idler pulley bearing
• Accessory belt misalignment caused by pulley wear
• Rough pulley rotation that affects belt movement
• Visible pulley surface wear on the backside contact area
• Loss of proper belt routing in the accessory drive system

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify pulley diameter, width, and bearing bore before installation.
• Inspect the accessory belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time.
• Confirm the smooth/backside belt path matches the vehicle’s original routing.
• Use the vehicle’s service information to confirm the correct application for Chevrolet Chevy, Isuzu Rodeo, or Suzuki Forenza fitment.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulleys are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger cars and light trucks, with dimensions and construction intended to match original-style accessory drive system requirements.

Fits 2000-2012 Chevrolet Chevy, N/A. Fits 2003 Chevrolet Chevy Monza, N/A. Fits 2000-2003 Chevrolet Chevy Pickup, N/A. Fits 1998-2003 Isuzu Rodeo, N/A. Fits 2001-2003 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, N/A. Fits 1998-2000 Isuzu Amigo, N/A. Fits 2004-2008 Suzuki Forenza, N/A. Fits 1998 Chevrolet LUV, N/A.