DriveAlign Belt Tensioner Assembly

Experience superior performance and longevity with the Gates 38158 DriveAlign Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Assembly. Gates, a recognized leader in Original Equipment (OE) system design, ensures that this tensioner offers OE-quality, durability, and precise fit. It is ideal for vehicles such as GMC Yukon, Cadillac Escalade, and Chevrolet Silverado, maintaining your engine's accessory belts in optimal tension for a seamless and dependable driving experience. Crafted to meet the strictest OE fit, form, and function requirements, this tensioner features a patented labyrinth seal and a torsional round spring design. This combination protects internal components and provides consistent tension and reliability to withstand rigorous use. The inclusion of a patented vibration-damping system further enhances accessory life by absorbing extreme vibrations. Consider this an essential upgrade or replacement for maintaining your vehicle's accessory drive system. The Gates 38158 tensioner is constructed from thermoplastic and features a V-Ribbed belt type with 6 grooves. Its specifications include a bearing bore inside diameter of 0.67 inches (17 mm), an outside diameter of 2.99 inches (76 mm), a width of 0.98 inches (25 mm), and 3 mounting holes. It has a single, flanged pulley and is rated OE Exact, backed by a 3-year warranty. This accessory drive belt tensioner assembly is compatible with a wide range of domestic and import vehicles, including various model years of Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Isuzu, and Saab. Specific fitment includes numerous Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, Express, Trailblazer, and SSR models, as well as GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, Savana, Envoy, and Envoy XUV models. It also fits Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, and Escalade ESV, Buick Rainier, Saab 9-7x, and Hummer H2 and H3 models, primarily for serpentine belt positions.