Gates 39346 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Fiat 500

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is built for precise accessory drive belt control on the Fiat 500. This Gates 39346 tensioner is engineered to match OE fit, form, and function for 2012-2016 Fiat 500 applications.

Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners are part of a product line focused on OE-style replacement performance. Gates applies original equipment system design experience to deliver a tensioner assembly manufactured to rigid tolerances for consistent belt tracking and proper accessory drive operation.

Key Features

• OE Exact comparison rating for direct replacement use
• Thermoplastic construction
• V-ribbed belt type application
• Smooth/backside pulley contact surface
• Single-pulley tensioner assembly design
• 65 mm outside diameter and 23 mm width
• 17 mm bearing bore inside diameter
• Single mounting hole configuration

Product Details

This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is designed for the belt system on the Fiat 500 and helps maintain proper belt tension across the accessory drive. Gates 39346 is manufactured to OE-level specifications so the replacement matches the original mounting and operating characteristics expected in 2012-2016 Fiat 500 service work. This part cross-references Dayco 89705 for the same application.

Common Problems It Can Address

• Belt noise from weak or inconsistent tension
• Accessory drive belt slippage
• Improper belt tracking on the pulley surface
• Wear-related tension loss in the belt drive system
• Service replacement for a worn Fiat 500 belt tensioner

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing and inspect the accessory drive belt, pulleys, and related components before installation. Confirm the mounting point, pulley alignment, and belt contact surface condition during service. For Fiat 500 belt tensioner replacement, match the part number Gates 39346 to the vehicle application before installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner to rigid tolerances and specifications to support OE fit, form, and function. The OE Exact rating reflects its intended use as a direct replacement for the original tensioner assembly on listed Fiat 500 applications.