Gates 39160 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for GM and Suzuki Applications

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39160, is built for accessory drive belt systems that require consistent belt tension and smooth pulley operation. It is an OE Exact replacement for select Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo5, Pontiac G3, Pontiac G3 Wave, and Suzuki Swift+ applications.

Gates applies OE system design experience to this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, with manufacturing held to rigid tolerances for OE fit, form, and function. The steel housing, smooth/backside contact surface, and V-ribbed belt design support proper belt tracking in the accessory drive system.

Key Features

• Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39160
• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement use
• Steel construction for accessory drive belt system durability
• Single-pulley design with smooth/backside contact surface
• V-ribbed belt type application
• Includes tensioner assembly and bolt as listed in the product contents
• Cross-references Continental 49482 and Litens 999527A for the same application

Product Details

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly uses a 63 mm outside diameter pulley, 25.25 mm width, and 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter. The design is intended for OE-style belt control in vehicles that rely on stable accessory drive performance. If you are replacing a worn tensioner on a Chevrolet Aveo or Chevrolet Aveo5, Gates 39160 provides the OE Exact specification needed for a direct-fit service part.

Compatible With: Fits 2008-2011 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A; Fits 2009-2011 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A; Fits 2008-2010 Pontiac G3, N/A; Fits 2009 Pontiac G3 Wave, N/A; Fits 2009 Suzuki Swift+, N/A; Fits 2007-2008 Chevrolet Aveo5, N/A, Eng. Designation LXT; Fits 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, N/A, Eng. Designation LXT.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Belt squeal caused by weak or inconsistent tension
• Accessory belt flutter or vibration
• Uneven belt tracking across the pulley path
• Noise from a worn tensioner pulley or bearing
• Loss of proper belt tension in the accessory drive system

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine designation and vehicle fitment before installation, especially on 2007-2008 Chevrolet Aveo5 and 2007 Chevrolet Aveo models with LXT engine designation. Inspect the belt, idlers, and pulley surfaces at the same time, since a new tensioner performs best with a belt in good condition. Confirm the mounting point is clean and the belt routing matches the vehicle service layout before final tightening.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner to rigid OE specifications for fit, form, and function. The 39160 is built as an OE Exact replacement for the listed Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Suzuki applications.