Gates 36725 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Power Steering

Gates DriveAlign OE Pulley for Nissan Steering

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley, part number 36725, is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-style fit and function on select Nissan power steering applications. It uses a steel construction with a V-grooved contact surface to support stable belt tracking in the accessory drive system.

DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are part of Gates’ OE-focused pulley line, offering direct-fit replacement coverage for passenger cars and light trucks where the pulley serves as a locked center tensioning pulley, automatic belt tensioner pulley, or idler pulley depending on the application.

Key Features

• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement fit
• Steel pulley construction for durability in belt drive service
• V-grooved contact surface with 1 groove
• 81 mm outside diameter and 19.5 mm width
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• Includes pulley, bolt, dust shields, nut, spacer, and adjuster
• Cross-reference: Four Seasons 36725

Detailed Description

This Gates 36725 accessory drive belt idler pulley is engineered for Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, and Nissan Xterra power steering applications that require an OE-style pulley with the correct groove profile and bearing dimensions. The steel body and V-grooved contact surface help maintain belt alignment in the accessory drive belt system, while the OE Exact rating supports a factory-style replacement match. The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line is built for applications where the pulley functions as part of the belt tensioning or idler arrangement rather than a simple free-spinning guide.

Compatible With 2011 Nissan Frontier, Power Steering; 2006-2008 Nissan Frontier, Power Steering; 1998-2004 Nissan Frontier, Power Steering; 2006-2009 Nissan Pickup, Power Steering; 1999-2004 Nissan Pickup, Power Steering; and 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra, Power Steering. The Gates 36725 is also referenced by Litens 900642A and Walker Exhaust 50058.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt pulley bearings
• Belt misalignment in the power steering drive path
• Visible pulley wear on the V-grooved contact surface
• Chirping, squealing, or rough belt operation from pulley damage
• Replacement needs on Nissan Frontier, Nissan Pickup, or Nissan Xterra power steering systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley diameter, groove profile, and bearing bore before installation to confirm match with the existing power steering setup. Inspect the belt, mounting points, and adjacent accessory drive components for wear before installing the new pulley. Use the included hardware only as specified by the application and follow the vehicle service procedure for belt routing and tension adjustment.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger cars and light trucks, with application-specific geometry intended to match the original pulley configuration. Part number 36725 is an OE Exact replacement option for the listed Nissan power steering applications.