Gates 36418 DriveAlign Smooth Belt Drive Idler Pulley 73mm x 17mm x 28mm

The Gates 36418 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler Pulley is a premium smooth/backside steel idler pulley engineered to OE-quality standards for reliable accessory drive belt system performance. Measuring 73mm x 17mm x 28mm, this pulley is precision-built to function as a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley, or a standard idler pulley in passenger car and light truck applications.

Key Features:

• Steel and thermoplastic construction designed to tight manufacturing tolerances for high durability and consistent performance
• OE-quality bearings that meet or exceed original equipment standards, engineered to handle application-specific speed and load requirements at high under-hood temperatures
• Superior resistance to dirt, salt, chemicals, and other under-hood contaminants for long service life
• Smooth/backside pulley surface for proper belt routing and tensioning
• OE-quality fit for domestic and import vehicles
• Reduces wear, vibration, and friction on accessory drive belts to extend belt service life

Part of the Gates DriveAlign product line, the 36418 is manufactured to the same high standards used by vehicle OEMs. Gates is a world leader in power transmission belt technology, and DriveAlign pulleys are built to help minimize customer comebacks and ensure reliable operation of engine accessories including alternators, air conditioning compressors, power steering pumps, and water pumps.