Gates 36156 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Power Steering

OE-Style Accessory Drive Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36156 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. It is a smooth/backside pulley used in accessory drive belt systems, including applications such as Toyota Camry power steering and select Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth Neon and PT Cruiser fitments.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line for OE-style replacement fitment
• Accessory drive belt idler pulley with smooth/backside contact surface
• Thermoplastic pulley construction
• 70 mm outside diameter for specified belt routing applications
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• No grooves and no flange on pulley 1
• Fits power steering and other accessory drive belt system positions listed below

Product Details

Part number 36156 is a Gates DriveAlign idler pulley engineered for accessory drive belt system service where a smooth backside pulley is required. The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line is positioned for OE-quality fit in passenger cars and light trucks, and this pulley can serve as a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or an idler pulley depending on the application. Confirmed fitment includes 2010-2011 Toyota Camry power steering, 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2000-2005 Dodge Neon, 2000-2002 Chrysler Neon, and 2000-2001 Plymouth Neon.

This part cross-references Continental 49118 and Dayco 89147 for the same application.

Common Uses

• Replacing a worn or noisy accessory drive belt idler pulley
• Restoring proper belt tracking in a smooth/backside pulley position
• Addressing belt squeal caused by pulley surface wear or bearing wear
• Correcting accessory drive belt routing issues in Toyota Camry power steering applications
• Servicing belt drive components on Chrysler PT Cruiser and Neon models

Installation Notes

• Verify pulley diameter, bearing bore, and contact surface before installation.
• Match the pulley to the vehicle’s belt routing and accessory position listed in the fitment data.
• Inspect the accessory drive belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear during service.
• Use the vehicle’s service information to confirm alignment and torque specifications.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulleys are built to OE-style dimensional standards for direct replacement use in the specified applications. Part number 36156 is supported by interchange references across Continental, Dayco, Dorman - TECHoice, Febi-Bilstein, Litens, and PERFECTION listings.