Gates 36325 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Lower or Upper

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Hyundai and Kia

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36325 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and smooth belt routing. It serves as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley depending on the application.

With a steel body, smooth backside contact surface, and OE Exact comparison rating, this pulley is built for direct replacement service on select Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles, including Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, and Kia Sorento applications.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for accessory drive belt system service
• Smooth/backside contact surface for serpentine belt routing
• OE Exact comparison rating for direct-fit replacement needs
• 70 mm outside diameter and 27 mm width
• 10 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• No grooves and no flange on pulley 1
• Single-pulley design for accessory drive belt system applications

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36325 is engineered for passenger cars and light trucks that use a smooth idler pulley in the accessory drive belt system. The DriveAlign pulley line focuses on OE-quality fit and function, and this part number is used across a wide range of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models. This part cross-references Dayco 89164 for the same application.

Compatible With 2021-2025 Hyundai Palisade, 2020-2025 Kia Telluride, 2014-2019 Kia Sorento, 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2006-2017 Hyundai Azera, and other listed applications. The Gates 36325 is also listed for 2020 Hyundai Palisade, Lower, and 2014 Kia Sedona, Upper, where the vehicle-specific position matters for correct service.

Common Problems This Pulley Can Address

• Noise from a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Accessory drive belt vibration or uneven operation
• Visible pulley surface wear on smooth-backside belt systems
• Replacement needs on OE-style Hyundai and Kia belt drive layouts

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley position, belt routing, and OE dimensions before installation. Confirm the 70 mm outside diameter, 27 mm width, and 10 mm bearing bore against the removed part to ensure proper fit. Because fitment varies by model and position, match the vehicle listing exactly for Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, and related applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards and are specified as OE Exact for this application. The steel construction and smooth contact surface support consistent accessory drive belt operation in the listed Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.