Gates 39072 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly - Alternator and Air Conditioning

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Chrysler and Dodge

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner 39072 is built for accessory drive belt systems that need consistent belt tension and OE-style fit. It is a direct replacement for select Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, and Dodge Stratus applications, including 2001-2004 Dodge Caravan with alternator and air conditioning drive and 2005-2007 Dodge Caravan models.

Key Features

• OE Exact comparison rating for factory-style fit and function
• Thermoplastic construction for belt system durability
• V-ribbed belt application with smooth/backside pulley contact surface
• Single-pulley automatic tensioner assembly
• 70 mm outside diameter and 24.5 mm width
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• One mounting hole design for direct replacement use

Product Details

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner 39072 is part of the DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, which focuses on OE-quality fit, form, and function for accessory drive belt systems. Gates applies original equipment system design experience to this tensioner assembly and manufactures it to rigid tolerances and specifications. That makes it a practical choice for maintaining proper belt tracking and tension on the Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, and Dodge Stratus platforms listed below. This part cross-references Dayco 89604 for the same application.

What This Tensioner Helps Address

• Belt squeal caused by weak or inconsistent tension
• Accessory drive belt flutter or vibration
• Uneven belt wear from a worn pulley or tensioner assembly
• Loss of proper belt tracking on V-ribbed belt systems
• Noisy operation from a deteriorated automatic tensioner

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible With:

• Fits 2005-2007 Dodge Caravan, N/A
• Fits 2001-2004 Dodge Caravan, Alternator and Air Conditioning
• Fits 2003-2006 Chrysler Sebring, N/A
• Fits 2003-2006 Dodge Stratus, N/A
• Fits 2002-2003 Chrysler Voyager, Alternator and Air Conditioning
• Fits 2001 Chrysler Voyager, N/A

Verify belt routing, pulley alignment, and mounting point condition before installation. Confirm the V-ribbed belt system uses a smooth/backside contact surface and match the OE comparison rating to the original tensioner specification. Gates 39072 is a direct-fit replacement for the listed Chrysler and Dodge applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a global OE system designer, and this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is manufactured to OE-level tolerances for fit, form, and function. The part number 39072 is built to meet the specifications expected for the listed accessory drive belt applications.