Gates 39272 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Belt Tensioner for Audi and Volkswagen

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39272, is built for accessory drive systems that require stable belt tension and OE-style fitment. It is a direct replacement for many Audi and Volkswagen applications, including Audi A3, A4, Q5, TT, and Volkswagen Golf, Tiguan, and Atlas models.

Gates applies its OE system design experience to this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, focusing on rigid manufacturing tolerances, correct fit, and consistent performance for the accessory drive belt system.

• OE Exact comparison rating for direct-fit replacement
• Thermoplastic construction
• V-ribbed belt type application
• Smooth/backside pulley contact surface
• Single pulley design with 2 mounting holes
• Outside diameter: 2.36 in. / 60 mm
• Width: 0.94 in. / 24 mm
• Bearing bore inside diameter: 0.67 in. / 17 mm

Product Details

This Gates 39272 automatic belt tensioner is engineered for accessory drive belt systems that rely on accurate belt control to keep the serpentine belt tracking properly. It is a strong OE-style replacement for vehicles such as the Audi A4, Audi Q5, Audi TT Quattro, and Volkswagen Tiguan, where correct tensioner geometry and pulley dimensions matter for belt alignment and accessory drive operation. The DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line is built to match OE fit, form, and function, with manufacturing held to tight specifications.

This part cross-references Continental 49485 and Litens 950427A for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Serpentine belt slack or inconsistent belt tension
• Belt noise caused by a worn tensioner assembly
• Belt tracking issues in the accessory drive system
• Reduced accessory drive stability from a fatigued tensioner
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE-style tensioner on Audi and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the belt routing and pulley alignment before installation.
• Inspect the serpentine belt, idler pulleys, and related accessory drive components at the same time.
• Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for your exact Audi or Volkswagen model, engine, and package notes before ordering.
• Use the OE comparison rating and pulley dimensions to match the original tensioner configuration.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner to rigid tolerances and specifications for OE fit, form, and function. Part number 39272 is built as an OE-style replacement for the listed Audi and Volkswagen applications.