Gates 36789 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

OE-Style Idler Pulley for Hyundai and Kia

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36789 is an accessory drive belt idler pulley built for OE-quality fit and function on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It uses a smooth/backside contact surface and steel construction to support proper belt routing in the accessory drive belt system.

DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley components are engineered for passenger cars and light trucks, with applications that include a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or an idler pulley depending on the vehicle setup. This Gates 36789 pulley is an OE Exact replacement for service work that calls for factory-style dimensions and mounting.

Key Features

• Accessory drive belt idler pulley for OE-style replacement
• Steel pulley construction for durability in belt drive service
• Smooth/backside contact surface
• Outside diameter: 63 mm
• Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm
• Width: 29 mm
• OE Exact comparison rating
• Includes pulley, bolt, dust shield, retainer, and spacer

Fitment Details

• Fits 2014-2025 Hyundai Elantra, N/A
• Fits 2025 Kia K4, N/A
• Fits 2021-2025 Kia Seltos, N/A
• Fits 2016-2025 Kia Soul, N/A
• Fits 2017-2024 Kia Forte, N/A
• Fits 2020-2024 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2017-2018 Kia Forte5, N/A
• Fits 2018-2023 Hyundai Kona, N/A
• Fits 2015-2021 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2021 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2019 Hyundai Veloster, N/A
• Fits 2016-2020 Hyundai Elantra GT, N/A
• Fits 2017 Kia Forte Koup, N/A
• Fits 2014-2017 Kia Rondo, N/A

What This Part Helps Address

• Worn or noisy accessory drive belt idler pulley operation
• Belt tracking issues caused by pulley wear
• Vibration or roughness from a failing pulley bearing
• Improper belt routing support in the accessory drive system
• Service replacement needs on Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, and related models

Installation Notes

Verify pulley dimensions, belt routing, and mounting style before installation. This part number 36789 is used in accessory drive belt system service where the original pulley matches the listed OE-style specifications. Confirm vehicle application by year, make, and model before ordering, especially on Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte platforms.

This part cross-references Litens 900686A for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley parts are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger car and light truck service. Part number 36789 is listed with an OE Exact comparison rating and is intended to match factory-style pulley dimensions and function for the specified applications.