Gates 38495 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Volvo and Land Rover

Restore proper accessory belt tension with this Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 38495. It is built for OE fit, form, and function, with rigid manufacturing tolerances that support consistent belt control in Volvo and Land Rover applications.

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line focuses on original-equipment style replacement parts for accessory drive systems. This tensioner assembly uses a thermoplastic body, a smooth/backside contact surface, and a V-ribbed belt pulley to match the requirements of the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 38495
• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement use
• Thermoplastic construction
• Single-pulley design with smooth/backside contact surface
• V-ribbed belt type application
• Pulley dimensions: 2.99 in. outside diameter, 0.94 in. width
• Bearing bore inside diameter: 0.67 in. / 17 mm
• Mounting hole quantity: 1

Detailed Description

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is engineered for vehicles that rely on stable belt tension to keep the serpentine drive system operating correctly. Gates manufactures the DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line to OE specifications, helping maintain proper belt tracking and consistent tension in daily driving conditions. Part number 38495 is listed for 2007-2015 Volvo S80, 2008-2015 Volvo XC70, 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, 2010-2016 Volvo XC60, 2011-2016 Volvo S60, 2015-2016 Volvo V60, 2008-2010 Volvo V70, and 2008-2012 Land Rover LR2.

This part cross-references Continental 49441 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Accessory belt squeal caused by weak or inconsistent tension
• Belt flutter or vibration in the serpentine drive system
• Uneven belt tracking across the pulley path
• Loss of belt tension from a worn tensioner assembly
• Drive belt noise during acceleration or accessory load changes

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s engine and belt routing before installation, since fitment is application-specific. Compare the original tensioner to the new assembly for pulley diameter, mounting style, and contact surface before removal. After installation, inspect belt alignment and confirm smooth tensioner movement through the full operating range.

Quality Assurance

Gates is an OE system design supplier, and this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is manufactured to rigid tolerances and specifications to support OE fit, form, and function. The OE Exact rating reflects a direct-replacement approach for the listed Volvo and Land Rover applications.