--- product_id: 12684611 title: "Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley" brand: "gates" price: "83466CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true category: "Gates" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12684611-gates-36173-drive-align-belt-drive-idler-tensioner-pulley store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # High-temp bearing endurance Precision steel & thermoplastic build Superior resistance to dirt & chemicals Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley **Brand:** gates **Price:** 83466CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Drive with confidence, powered by precision engineering. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley by gates - **How much does it cost?** 83466CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12684611-gates-36173-drive-align-belt-drive-idler-tensioner-pulley) ## Best For - gates enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gates brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **OE-Quality Fit:** Designed to fit virtually every domestic and import vehicle, guaranteeing hassle-free installation. - • **Silent Performance:** Premium bearings eliminate noise, delivering smooth, whisper-quiet operation every time. - • **Engineered for Endurance:** Steel and thermoplastic construction ensures unmatched durability under the harshest conditions. - • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Resistant to dirt, salt, and chemicals, this pulley thrives where others fail. - • **Complete Ready-to-Install Kit:** Includes mounting hardware for popular applications, so you’re road-ready in no time. ## Overview The Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley combines steel and thermoplastic materials engineered to tight manufacturing tolerances for exceptional durability. It features premium bearings that meet or exceed OE standards, ensuring silent, reliable operation under high temperatures and severe conditions. Resistant to dirt, salt, and chemicals, this pulley fits a wide range of domestic and import vehicles and comes with mounting hardware for easy installation. ## Description DriveAlign Idler Pulleys provide OE-quality fit to passenger cars and light trucks, performing as a locked center tensioning pulley, an automatic belt tensioner pulley or an idler pulley. ## Features - Steel and thermoplastic construction designed to tight manufacturing tolerances for high durability and quality performance - Built to last with a superior resistance to dirt, salt, chemicals and other under-hood contaminants - OE-quality fit for virtually every domestic or import vehicle on the road today - Bearings meet or exceed OE standards with application-specific speed and load requirements, to withstand high under hood temperatures - Premium bearings eliminate bearing noise - Mounting hardware included for some popular applications - Reliable operation under severe conditions - Steel Smooth/Backside (70 mm x 17 mm x 34.5 mm) - w/ 10 mm Bushing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001FKEMGM | | Belt Style | serpentine belt | | Best Sellers Rank | #72,213 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #19 in Automotive Replacement Idler Pulleys | | Brand Name | Gates | | Color | Multicolor | | Compatible Devices | Truck | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (491) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00072053392814 | | Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide | | Item Dimensions L x W | 2.76"L x 2.76"W | | Item Type Name | Automotive Accessories | | Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | | Manufacturer | GATES | | Material Type | Steel, Thermoplastic | | Part Number | 36173 | | Style Number | 36173 | | UPC | 072053392814 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Belt Style:** serpentine belt - **Brand:** Gates - **Compatible Devices:** Truck - **Material:** Steel, Thermoplastic - **Product Dimensions:** 2.76"L x 2.76"W ## Images ![Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910t4g+2k8L.jpg) ![Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jgv4OEuhL.jpg) ![Gates 36173 Drive Align Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91cOw+PpvaL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do I use the old washers and bolt?** A: Yeah, I had to. **Q: What side does the bushing go on?** A: Bushing would go on the outside **Q: what side does the bushing go on?** A: The front side (Side facing the grill of the vehicle) **Q: Is this the tension pulley or the idler pulley? because the gates 36173 shows it as the idler pulley** A: This is an idler pulley, used as tension pulley in some vehicles. ## Frequently Bought Together - Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Gates 36174 Idler Pulley - Gates K070610 Micro-V Serpentine Drive Belt --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12684611-gates-36173-drive-align-belt-drive-idler-tensioner-pulley](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/12684611-gates-36173-drive-align-belt-drive-idler-tensioner-pulley) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-09*