Gates 39516 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner

The Gates 39516 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Drive Tensioner delivers premium OE-quality performance and reliability for maintaining proper serpentine belt tension in your engine's accessory drive system. As a global leader in Original Equipment system design, Gates manufactures this tensioner to rigid tolerances and specifications that guarantee exact OE fit, form, and function.

Key Features:

• Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to extend tensioner, belt, and accessory life
• Torsional round spring design provides consistent tension and reliability while preventing contamination
• Manufactured using the same technology as OEM parts to ensure factory-quality performance
• Steel and thermoplastic construction for superior durability and extended service life
• Pulley outer diameter: 2.56 inches for V-ribbed belt applications
• Designed for direct replacement with no modifications required

This automatic belt tensioner assembly is engineered to maintain optimal belt tension throughout its service life, reducing belt noise, preventing belt slip, and ensuring reliable operation of critical engine accessories. The advanced damping system helps reduce vibration that can cause premature wear on belts and other drive components.