Gates 36229 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Power Steering

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Accessory Drive Systems

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36229 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit in passenger cars and light trucks. It uses a steel body with a smooth backside contact surface and an 80 mm outside diameter for applications that require a non-grooved pulley in the power steering drive system.

Compatible With Mazda 626, Mazda Millenia, Ford Probe, Mazda MX-6, and Mazda MX-3 power steering applications, this Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36229 is built to match the original pulley style used in the accessory drive belt system.

Key Features

• Brand: Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley
• Part number: 36229
• Accessory drive belt idler pulley for power steering applications
• Steel construction for durable OE-style service
• Smooth/backside contact surface
• 80 mm outside diameter
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• No grooves and no flanged pulley design
• Single pulley configuration

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign pulleys are engineered to match OE fit and function in passenger car and light truck accessory drive systems. This pulley can serve in locked-center tensioning, automatic belt tensioner, or idler pulley positions depending on the vehicle application. For buyers searching for a Mazda 626 power steering idler pulley, Mazda Millenia accessory drive pulley, or Ford Probe belt system pulley, part number 36229 provides the correct OE-style format with a smooth backside contact surface and steel construction.

This part cross-references Dayco 89166 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Noise from a worn or rough pulley bearing
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Accessory drive vibration in the power steering system
• Visible pulley surface damage or corrosion
• Improper belt contact from a damaged idler pulley

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, bearing bore, and contact surface style before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses a smooth/backside idler pulley in the power steering position, since this part does not use grooves. Inspect the belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time to help prevent repeat noise or alignment concerns.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards for the listed applications. Part number 36229 is specified for Mazda 626, Mazda Millenia, Ford Probe, Mazda MX-6, and Mazda MX-3 power steering fitments.

• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda 626, Power Steering
• Fits 1995-2002 Mazda Millenia, Power Steering
• Fits 1993-1997 Ford Probe, Power Steering
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda MX-6, Power Steering
• Fits 1994-1995 Mazda MX-3, Power Steering