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Gates 36308 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Alternator, Fan or Fan and Alternator
| Brand | Gates 36308 |
|---|---|
| Position | Alternator, Fan and Alternator, and Fan |
| Material | Steel |
| Pulley 1 Flanged | No |
| Bearing Bore Inside Diameter | 30 |
| Groove Quantity | 8 |
| Width | 36 |
| Outside Diameter | 83 |
| Pulley Quantity | 1 |
| Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm) | 30 |
| Contact Surface | V-ribbed grooved |
| Contents | Pulley, bolt, dust shield, retainer, spacer |
| Number of Grooves | 8 |
| Number of Pulleys | 1 |
| Outside Diameter (mm) | 82.6 |
| Pulley 1 Flanged | No |
| Fits | — |
OE-quality fit. DriveAlign pulley is engineered as a direct replacement for the accessory drive belt system.
Steel construction. Built with a durable steel body for dependable belt support.
V-ribbed grooved surface. Helps maintain consistent belt contact and smooth operation.
Cross-references Gates 36308, Litens 900502A and NGK 49176 for the same application. See all 6.
Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley
The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36308 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. It uses a steel construction with an 8-groove V-ribbed contact surface to help maintain proper belt tracking in the accessory drive belt system.
Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are engineered for applications that use a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or a standard idler pulley. For buyers searching for a Gates 36308 idler pulley, this part is a direct replacement option for common accessory drive belt service needs.
Key Features
- Steel pulley construction for accessory drive belt system service
- V-ribbed grooved contact surface with 8 grooves
- Outside diameter: 83 mm
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 30 mm
- Width: 36 mm
- Includes pulley, bolt, dust shield, retainer, and spacer
- OE-style fit and function from the Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line
Product Details
This Gates 36308 pulley is built around the specifications commonly required in OE accessory drive belt layouts, including an 8-groove ribbed profile and steel body construction. It is used in systems where the pulley serves as an idler, a locked center tensioning pulley, or an automatic belt tensioner pulley, depending on the vehicle design. If you are replacing a worn Gates 36308 pulley on a passenger car or light truck, this part supports a precise belt path and consistent belt contact.
This part cross-references Litens 900502A and NGK 49176 for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Belt noise caused by a worn idler pulley bearing
- Accessory belt misalignment from pulley wear
- Ribbed belt tracking issues in the drive system
- Visible pulley surface wear or damage
- Service replacement for a failing belt tensioner pulley or idler pulley location
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify pulley diameter, groove count, bore size, and belt contact profile before installation. Confirm the accessory drive belt routing and inspect the belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time. For fitment-based searches, this Gates 36308 idler pulley is commonly sought for Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado applications where the accessory drive belt system uses an 8-groove ribbed pulley layout.
Use the included bolt, dust shield, retainer, and spacer only as specified by the vehicle service procedure. After installation, check belt alignment and listen for abnormal noise during engine operation.
Quality Assurance
Gates positions the DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line as an OE-quality replacement solution for accessory drive belt service. The 36308 pulley is built to match the dimensional and functional requirements of the original pulley design for reliable service in the intended application.
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