Gates 36472 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Toyota and Scion

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36472 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on passenger cars and light trucks. It is a steel, V-ribbed grooved pulley with a flanged design and OE performance rating for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 2006-2008 Toyota RAV4, 2009-2012 Toyota Corolla, 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix, and 2008-2015 Scion xB. This Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36472 is a direct-fit solution for accessory drive belt system service on these applications.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line for OE-style replacement fitment
• Accessory drive belt idler pulley for belt routing and support
• Steel construction for durable service
• V-ribbed grooved contact surface with 7 grooves
• Flanged pulley design
• 115 mm outside diameter and 30.2 mm width
• OE performance rating for factory-style replacement expectations

Product Details

The Gates 36472 idler pulley is engineered for the accessory drive belt system and matches OE-style dimensions for the listed Toyota and Scion applications. The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line is built to serve as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley depending on the vehicle design, helping maintain proper belt tracking and smooth accessory drive operation. This part cross-references Dayco 89180 and Continental 50048 for the same application.

Common Replacement Reasons

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt pulley
• Belt chirp, squeal, or rough pulley rotation
• Visible pulley wear on the belt contact surface
• Improper belt tracking in the accessory drive system
• Service replacement for OE-style belt routing components

Installation Notes

Verify pulley diameter, width, groove count, and bearing bore before installation. Inspect the accessory drive belt, tensioner, and adjacent pulleys for wear at the same time, since a worn belt system can shorten the service life of the replacement pulley. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components to OE-quality fit standards for passenger cars and light trucks. The 36472 is specified as an OE performance replacement part for the listed Toyota RAV4, Corolla, Matrix, and Scion xB applications.