Gates 36236 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Below Power Steering

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Accessory Drive Systems

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36236 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit in passenger cars and light trucks. It uses a steel pulley with a smooth backside contact surface and is configured for applications that place the pulley below the power steering system.

Fits 2004-2006 Audi A8 Quattro, below power steering. Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, below power steering.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for accessory drive belt service
• Smooth/backside contact surface with no grooves
• 78 mm outside diameter and 31 mm width
• 8 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• Includes pulley, bolt, dust cap, dust shield, and spacer
• OE-style fitment for 2004-2006 Audi A8 Quattro and 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton

DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are engineered to match original equipment fit and function in accessory drive belt systems. Part number 36236 is a smooth idler pulley used in below-power-steering locations, where proper belt routing and stable belt tracking are critical. This part cross-references Continental 49138 for the same application.

For Audi A8 Quattro and Volkswagen Phaeton models in the listed years, this pulley supports the accessory drive system by maintaining belt path alignment and providing a consistent rotating surface for the backside of the belt. The Gates 36236 is also referenced by interchange numbers 951495 and 077109244F, with Litens 951495A as another cross-reference.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Worn or noisy idler pulley bearings
• Belt misalignment in the accessory drive system
• Rough pulley rotation that can affect belt tracking
• Visible pulley wear on the backside contact surface
• Service issues in below-power-steering belt routing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle application by year, make, model, and pulley position before installation. Inspect the accessory belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time, since a damaged belt system can shorten the service life of the replacement pulley. Confirm the 8 mm bearing bore and 78 mm outside diameter match the original part before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley parts are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger car and light truck applications. The 36236 is specified for the listed Audi A8 Quattro and Volkswagen Phaeton fitments and is supplied as a direct replacement-style pulley for the accessory drive belt system.