Gates 36271 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Power Steering

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Mitsubishi Power Steering

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36271 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on select Mitsubishi power steering applications. It is a steel, smooth-backside pulley with a 76 mm outside diameter and a 10 mm bearing bore for precise belt routing.

The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line focuses on replacement pulleys that match original equipment requirements for passenger cars and light trucks. This Gates 36271 pulley is used where the belt system calls for a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or an idler pulley, depending on the vehicle application.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt idler pulley for belt system service
• Steel construction for durable OE-style replacement
• Smooth/backside contact surface
• 76 mm outside diameter with 10 mm bearing bore
• Includes pulley, spacer, and washer
• Cross-references Dayco 89504 and Litens 900200A for the same application

Fitment Details

• Fits 2006-2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Power Steering
• Fits 2010-2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor, Power Steering
• Fits 2004-2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor, Power Steering
• Fits 2004-2007 Mitsubishi Galant, Power Steering

What This Pulley Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt pulley
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear or bearing roughness
• Power steering belt noise on Mitsubishi Eclipse, Endeavor, or Galant applications
• Visible pulley wobble, surface wear, or bearing play
• Loss of smooth belt routing in the accessory drive system

Installation Notes

Verify the pulley diameter, bearing bore, and backside contact style against the original part before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s power steering belt routing and inspect the belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear while servicing the system. Gates 36271 is a direct-fit style replacement for the listed Mitsubishi applications, including Mitsubishi Eclipse, Mitsubishi Endeavor, and Mitsubishi Galant power steering setups.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger car and light truck belt drive systems. The Gates 36271 pulley is engineered as a replacement pulley for the specified Mitsubishi applications and is backed by Gates’ OE-focused product design approach.