Gates 36357 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Lower

OE-Style Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36357 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on passenger cars and light trucks. It serves as a smooth backside pulley in the accessory drive belt system and is used in lower-position applications on select Nissan models.

Compatible With 2007-2012 Nissan Altima, lower; 2009-2015 Nissan Maxima, lower; 2009-2014 Nissan Murano, lower; and 2011-2013 Nissan Quest, lower. The Gates 36357 is a direct-fit service part for vehicles that need a smooth, steel idler pulley with OE performance characteristics.

Key Features

• Steel pulley construction for durable belt-system service
• Smooth/backside contact surface for serpentine belt routing
• OE performance rating for factory-style fit and operation
• Single-pulley design with no grooves
• Outside diameter: 75 mm; width: 35.5 mm
• Includes pulley, bolt, dust shield, and retainer
• Fits lower accessory drive belt positions on select Nissan applications

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36357 is part of the DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line, which focuses on OE-quality replacement components for accessory drive belt systems. This idler pulley uses a steel body, a smooth backside contact surface, and a 10 mm bearing bore to match the requirements of the original belt path on covered applications. It is a practical replacement when the belt system needs a pulley that tracks smoothly and maintains proper belt routing in the lower position.

This part cross-references Continental 50041 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Noise from a worn or rough idler pulley bearing
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Accessory drive belt vibration in the lower belt path
• Visible pulley surface wear or damage
• Service replacement for OE-style belt routing on Nissan Altima, Maxima, Murano, and Quest

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley alignment, belt condition, and mounting surface cleanliness before installation. Confirm the lower-position application and compare the original pulley dimensions, including the 75 mm outside diameter and 35.5 mm width, before service. After installation, inspect belt tracking and listen for abnormal noise during engine operation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this pulley to OE performance standards for the listed applications, with fitment and construction aligned to factory-style accessory drive belt service requirements.