Gates 36935 Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley - Water Pump

Overview

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley 36935 is an OE-quality accessory drive belt idler pulley for passenger cars and light trucks. It is built to match the original fit and function of the belt system, including applications that use a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or an idler pulley.

Compatible With Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford GT, Ford Lobo, and Lincoln Navigator applications, this pulley is specified for direct replacement use where the original design calls for an OE Exact component. The Gates 36935 is a practical choice when servicing belt routing and tension control on the accessory drive system.

Key Features

• OE Exact grade for original-style fit and function
• Thermoplastic pulley construction
• Smooth/backside pulley surface with no grooves
• Flangeless design for the specified application
• Includes pulley and bolt

Product Details

The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line is Gates’ OE-focused pulley family for accessory drive systems. This part number, 36935, is engineered as a replacement pulley for belt routing and tension management in applications that require a smooth idler-style design. Its 70 mm outside diameter, 24.5 mm width, and 17 mm bearing bore support accurate fitment where the original pulley dimensions are critical.

This part cross-references Dorman - TECHoice 419-476 for the same application. The Gates 36935 also cross-references HL3Z 8678 A and YS366. Use this part when replacing a worn pulley on Ford Expedition, Ford F-150, Ford GT, Ford Lobo, or Lincoln Navigator belt drive systems.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Belt noise caused by a worn pulley surface or bearing
• Improper belt tracking from pulley wear
• Loss of belt tension control in the accessory drive system
• Visible pulley damage, cracking, or rough rotation

Installation Notes

Verify pulley diameter, width, bearing bore, and smooth/backside configuration before installation. Confirm the application uses a flangeless OE Exact pulley and compare the original part number, 36935, against the removed component. Inspect the belt and adjacent tensioning components during service to avoid repeat failures.

Quality Assurance

Gates DriveAlign pulleys are built to OE-quality fit standards for passenger car and light truck applications. The DriveAlign Premium OE Pulley line focuses on original-style replacement geometry and belt system function.