Gates 36216 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Gates DriveAlign 36216 Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36216 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function in select Volvo applications. It uses a thermoplastic pulley body with a V-ribbed grooved contact surface to help maintain proper belt tracking in the accessory drive system.

Compatible With Volvo S60, S80, XC70, XC90, C70, S40, V40, V70, S70, and select Volvo models listed below, this Gates idler pulley is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that use a 6-groove belt path. The 36216 part number is also referenced by AP Exhaust 50011, Litens 900536A, and Nissens 89599 for the same application.

Key Features

• OE-quality accessory drive belt idler pulley for passenger cars and light trucks
• Thermoplastic pulley construction
• 6-groove V-ribbed contact surface for belt engagement
• Flanged pulley design for stable belt alignment
• Includes pulley and dust cap
• 10 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• 124 mm outside diameter and 26 mm width

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line components are built to match original equipment fit and operating characteristics in the accessory drive belt system. Part number 36216 is an idler pulley used in select Volvo S60, S80, XC70, XC90, C70, S40, V40, V70, and S70 applications, including models where the belt routing does not use air conditioning equipment. The 6-groove, flanged design and grooved contact surface support consistent belt contact in the drive path.

What This Idler Pulley Helps Address

• Belt noise from a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
• Accessory belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Visible pulley surface damage or cracking
• Drive belt vibration from an aging belt path component
• Service replacement for a failed OE-style idler pulley

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify engine and accessory drive configuration before ordering, especially on Volvo S60, XC70, XC90, V70, C70, and S70 applications noted as not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Confirm the 6-groove belt path and pulley dimensions match the original part before installation.
• Inspect the accessory belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear while servicing the drive system.
• Check pulley alignment after installation to help prevent belt edge wear and noise.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are produced to OE-quality fit standards for accessory drive service. The 36216 pulley is built for direct replacement use in the listed Volvo applications and follows the DriveAlign product line’s OE-style approach to belt system repair.