Gates 36342 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Smooth Pulley

Gates DriveAlign OE Idler Pulley for Smooth Belt Routing

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36342 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and smooth backside belt contact. It is used on select INFINITI and Nissan applications where a smooth pulley is required for proper belt routing and tension control.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for durable service in the accessory drive belt system
• Smooth/backside contact surface for non-grooved belt routing
• OE Performance rating for factory-style fit and function
• Includes pulley, bolt, dust shield, and spacer
• Outside diameter: 76 mm; width: 34.5 mm
• Bearing bore inside diameter: 12 mm
• Compatible with select INFINITI Q50, Q60, EX37, G37, M37, and Nissan 370Z applications

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36342 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley engineered for passenger cars and light trucks that use a smooth pulley position. The steel pulley uses a smooth/backside contact surface and is specified with no grooves, making it appropriate for belt paths that rely on backside contact rather than ribbed engagement. This part cross-references Nissan 11925EY00A for the same application.

DriveAlign is Gates’ OE-focused pulley line for accessory drive belt system components. In this application, the line emphasizes factory-style fit, correct dimensions, and the pulley hardware needed to match the original layout on the vehicle.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2014-2015 INFINITI Q50, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2014-2015 INFINITI Q60, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2009-2015 Nissan 370Z, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2013 INFINITI EX37, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2008-2013 INFINITI G37, Smooth Pulley
• Fits 2011-2013 INFINITI M37, Smooth Pulley

Common Replacement Reasons

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt idler pulley
• Belt tracking issues at the smooth pulley position
• Visible pulley wear, rough rotation, or bearing noise
• Need for an OE-style replacement on a Nissan 370Z or INFINITI belt drive system
• Service replacement for Q50, Q60, G37, M37, or EX37 accessory drive routing

Installation Notes

Verify the pulley position is a smooth/backside application before installation. Confirm the outside diameter, width, and 12 mm bearing bore match the original part, and inspect the belt path for wear or contamination before reassembly. Use the included bolt, dust shield, and spacer only as specified by the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign pulleys are built to OE-performance expectations for accessory drive belt system service, with dimensions and construction intended to match original equipment requirements on listed applications.