Gates 38422 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Toyota Applications

Restore proper accessory drive belt tension with this Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 38422. It is built for OE fit, form, and function, with a steel housing and a smooth/backside pulley surface for V-ribbed belt systems.

Compatible With 2006 Toyota Hiace, 2005-2006 Toyota Hilux, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tacoma. This Gates 38422 tensioner is a direct-fit solution for drivers searching for a Toyota Hiace belt tensioner, Toyota Hilux accessory drive belt tensioner, or Toyota Tacoma automatic belt tensioner replacement.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner
• Part number 38422
• Steel construction for durable service
• OE Performance rating for factory-style operation
• Designed for V-ribbed belt systems
• Smooth/backside contact surface
• Single pulley design with non-flanged pulley
• Four mounting holes for secure installation
• OE-focused manufacturing with rigid tolerances and specifications

DriveAlign OE Replacement Details

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line is built around original equipment system design principles. For applications like the Toyota Hiace, Hilux, and Tacoma, this tensioner helps maintain consistent belt load so the accessory drive system can operate with the correct tension and alignment. Part number 38422 is engineered to match OE fit and function for a clean replacement on the specified vehicles.

This part cross-references Continental 49412 for the same application.

What This Tensioner Helps Address

• Belt squeal caused by inconsistent belt tension
• Accessory drive belt slippage
• Visible belt flutter or vibration
• Uneven belt tracking across the pulley path
• Wear related to a weak or failing automatic tensioner

Installation Notes

Verify belt routing and inspect the accessory drive belt, pulleys, and related components before installation. Confirm the pulley contact surface matches the V-ribbed belt path and check mounting points for proper alignment. Use the vehicle application details to confirm the correct fit for your Toyota Hiace, Hilux, or Tacoma before replacing the tensioner.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures DriveAlign tensioners to rigid OE specifications and tolerances, with a focus on factory-style fit, form, and performance. Part number 38422 is built to support dependable operation in the listed Toyota applications.