Gates 36356 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Upper

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Nissan Applications

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36356 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function in passenger cars and light trucks. It serves as a smooth backside pulley in the accessory drive belt system, helping maintain proper belt routing and tension control on select Nissan models.

Compatible With 2007-2012 Nissan Altima, upper; 2009-2015 Nissan Maxima, upper; 2009-2014 Nissan Murano, upper; and 2011-2013 Nissan Quest, upper.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line for OE-style replacement fit
• Accessory drive belt idler pulley with smooth/backside contact surface
• Steel pulley construction for durability in belt drive service
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Includes pulley, bolt, and dust shields
• Single-pulley design with no grooves and no flanged pulley face
• 75 mm outside diameter and 35.5 mm width

Product Details

Gates 36356 is engineered as a DriveAlign idler pulley that can serve in locked center tensioning, automatic belt tensioner, or idler pulley applications depending on the vehicle setup. This part cross-references Dayco 89525 for the same application. For Nissan Altima, Nissan Maxima, Nissan Murano, and Nissan Quest upper-position belt drive service, Gates 36356 provides the OE-style dimensions and smooth running surface needed for proper accessory belt tracking.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Belt noise caused by a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
• Accessory belt tracking issues from pulley wear or surface damage
• Visible pulley wobble or uneven rotation
• Premature belt wear from an out-of-spec pulley surface
• Loss of proper belt routing in the accessory drive system

Installation Notes

Verify pulley position, diameter, and belt contact style before installation. Confirm the upper mounting location on the vehicle and inspect the accessory belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time. Use the included bolt and dust shields only as specified by the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards and are rated for OE Performance. The steel construction, 10 mm bearing bore, and smooth backside contact surface support consistent operation in the accessory drive belt system.