Gates 36328 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Grooved Pulley

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36328 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function on select Mazda MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Miata applications, as well as Ford Focus models listed below. It uses a steel construction with a 6-groove V-ribbed contact surface to match the belt routing used in the accessory drive system.

DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are part of Gates’ OE pulley line, focused on direct-fit replacement parts for passenger cars and light trucks. This pulley is specified as an OE Exact replacement and is supplied with the pulley, bolt, dust shield, retainer, and spacer as listed in the product data.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt idler pulley for the belt drive system
• Steel pulley construction for OE-style durability
• 6-groove V-ribbed contact surface
• Flanged pulley design
• OE Exact comparison rating
• Outside diameter: 70 mm
• Bearing bore inside diameter: 10 mm
• Gates part number 36328

Detailed Description

The Gates 36328 idler pulley is engineered for vehicles that use a grooved accessory drive pulley in the belt routing system. Its 70 mm outside diameter, 10 mm bearing bore, and 6-groove profile are matched to the OE-style configuration used on select Ford Focus and Mazda MX-5/MX-5 Miata applications. If you are searching for a replacement accessory drive belt idler pulley for a 2005-2011 Ford Focus grooved pulley setup or a 2006-2015 Mazda MX-5 / Mazda MX-5 Miata non-AC application, this part number is the relevant OE-style option.

This part cross-references Continental 50047 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2005-2011 Ford Focus, Grooved Pulley. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2006-2008 Mazda MX-5, N/A. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2006-2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata, N/A. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2009 Mazda MX-5, Grooved Pulley. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata, Grooved Pulley. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2010-2015 Mazda MX-5, N/A. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.
• Fits 2010-2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata, N/A. Not compatible with vehicles equipped with AC.

What It Helps Address

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt idler pulley
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Grooved pulley surface damage or bearing wear
• Accessory drive system noise from a failing pulley assembly
• OE-style replacement needs for Mazda MX-5, Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Ford Focus applications

Installation Notes

Verify the pulley style, groove count, and outside diameter against the original part before installation. Confirm that the vehicle is not equipped with AC where noted in the fitment data, since these applications are excluded. Use the listed OE-style hardware and components only as specified by the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards and are identified as OE Exact in the product data. The DriveAlign line is Gates’ OE pulley program for direct replacement in accessory drive belt systems.