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Gates 38276 DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner

(2001-2004 Ford Escape; 2001-2004 Ford Taurus; 1995-2000 Ford Contour; 2001 Ford Sable; 1995-1997, 1999-2000 Ford Mystique + 5 more models)

Part of: Gates DriveAlign Automatic Belt Tensioner

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Part Number

38276
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Product Details

The Gates 38276 DriveAlign automatic belt tensioner provides OE-quality performance for serpentine belt accessory drive systems. This precision-engineered tensioner maintains constant belt tension throughout its service life, ensuring optimal power transfer to engine accessories while reducing wear and noise.

Key Features:

  • DriveAlign technology meets original equipment specifications for tension, alignment, and vibration resistance
  • Durable thermoplastic construction for long-lasting performance
  • Precision bearing: 8mm bore diameter, 52mm outside diameter, 13mm width
  • 3-groove pulley design for multi-ribbed serpentine belts
  • Application-specific engineering ensures proper fit and function
  • Backed by Gates limited lifetime warranty

This tensioner is designed as a direct OE replacement and is sold individually. Gates DriveAlign tensioners are engineered to restore like-new performance to your accessory drive system, eliminating belt squeal and ensuring reliable operation of alternators, power steering pumps, air conditioning compressors, and water pumps.

Products specifications

Fits

2001-2004 Ford Escape; 2001-2004 Ford Taurus; 1995-2000 Ford Contour; 2001 Ford Sable; 1995-1997, 1999-2000 Ford Mystique; 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar; 2001-2005 Mercury Sable; 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique; 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute; 2000-2003 Mazda MPV

Contents

Tensioner Assy.

Outside Diameter (mm)

52

WIDTH (MM)

13

Number of Grooves

3

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

8

Contact Surface

V-Ribbed Grooved

Import or Domestic

Import/Domestic

Instruction Sheet Number

98-0017 (General Instructions)

Number of Pulleys

1

OE Comparison Rating

OE Exact (OEX)

Pulley 1 Flanged

No

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