Gates 39473 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly

OE Automatic Belt Tensioner for Honda and Acura

The Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner, part number 39473, is built for accessory drive belt systems that require consistent belt tension and smooth operation. It is a steel tensioner assembly with a smooth/backside contact surface and a V-ribbed belt profile, made to OE performance standards for direct replacement service.

Gates applies its OE system design experience to the DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner line, focusing on rigid manufacturing tolerances, fit, form, and function. For drivers and technicians servicing Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Acura Integra, Acura ADX, or Honda BR-V applications, 39473 provides a precise replacement option for the accessory drive belt system.

• Steel tensioner assembly for accessory drive belt service
• OE Performance rating for factory-style operation
• One pulley design with smooth/backside contact surface
• V-ribbed belt application
• Two mounting holes for direct-fit installation
• Cross-reference: Four Seasons 39473

Detailed Product Overview

This Gates DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioner is engineered for accessory drive belt system components where stable belt load matters. The pulley measures 70 mm outside diameter with a 32 mm width, and the bearing bore inside diameter measures 17 mm. Its steel construction supports consistent operation in demanding underhood conditions, while the OE-style design helps maintain proper belt tracking and tension control.

Part number 39473 is a direct-fit choice for 2018-2025 Honda Accord, 2016-2025 Honda Civic, 2017-2025 Honda CR-V, 2023-2024 Acura Integra, 2025 Acura ADX, and 2018-2020 Honda BR-V applications. This part cross-references Litens 999698A for the same application.

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
• Loss of proper belt load from a worn tensioner assembly
• Noise from a deteriorated tensioner pulley or bearing

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify belt routing and confirm the accessory drive belt condition before installation. Inspect the pulley path, mounting points, and surrounding components for wear or contamination that could affect tensioner performance. Confirm the application by year, make, and model before ordering 39473 for Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Acura Integra, Acura ADX, or Honda BR-V service.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures DriveAlign Premium OE Automatic Belt Tensioners to rigid tolerances and specifications to support OE fit, form, and function. The part is built to OE performance expectations for reliable replacement service in the accessory drive belt system.