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product_id: 12684611
title: "Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley"
brand: "gates"
price: "€ 73.51"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12684611-gates-36173-drivealign-belt-drive-idler-tensioner-pulley
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# High-temp bearing endurance Precision steel & thermoplastic build Superior resistance to contaminants Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley

**Brand:** gates
**Price:** € 73.51
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚙️ Drive with confidence—where precision meets durability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley by gates
- **How much does it cost?** € 73.51 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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:** Seamlessly compatible with virtually every domestic and import vehicle, ensuring hassle-free installation.
- • **Silent Strength:** Premium bearings eliminate noise, delivering a whisper-quiet ride even under high stress.
- • **Complete Package:** Includes mounting hardware for popular applications, so you’re ready to upgrade without delay.
- • **All-Weather Warrior:** Built to resist dirt, salt, chemicals, and harsh under-hood conditions—ready for any environment.
- • **Engineered for Endurance:** Steel and thermoplastic construction ensures unmatched durability and tight manufacturing tolerances for peak performance.

## Overview

The Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley combines steel and thermoplastic construction with premium bearings designed to meet or exceed OE standards. Engineered for high durability and resistance to contaminants, it fits a wide range of domestic and import vehicles, ensuring reliable, quiet operation under severe conditions. Mounting hardware is included for select applications, making it a ready-to-install solution for professional-grade belt tensioning.

## Description

36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | Gates |
| Brand | Gates |
| Model | Tension Pulley, Industry Number, 36173 |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 36173 |
| Exterior | Machined |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 36173 |
| OEM Part Number | 166040P010, 166040P011, 1660431010, 1660431020, 1660431030 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Gates
- **Material:** Steel, Thermoplastic
- **Belt Style:** serpentine belt
- **Compatible Devices:** Truck
- **Item Weight:** 8.8 ounces

## Images

![Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910t4g+2k8L.jpg)
![Gates 36173 DriveAlign Belt Drive Idler/Tensioner Pulley - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jgv4OEuhL.jpg)
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## 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

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*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-02-15*