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Gates 38259 DriveAlign Auto Tensioner for Serpentine Belt Systems

(Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2001-07, C3500 2003, Silverado 2500 2001-07, Silverado 3500 2001-07, Suburban 2500 2001-06, Avalanche 2500 2002-06 + 4 more models)

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Part Number

38259
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Product Details

The Gates 38259 DriveAlign Auto Tensioner is an OE-replacement accessory belt tensioner designed to maintain constant tension on serpentine belt engine accessory drives. This precision-engineered component ensures proper belt alignment and optimal performance for air conditioning and other belt-driven accessories.

Key Features:

  • Application-specific design meets original equipment requirements
  • 17mm bearing bore inside diameter with 63mm outside diameter
  • 18mm width for proper belt engagement
  • Durable steel construction for long-lasting performance
  • Engineered for constant tension and vibration resistance
  • Maintains proper serpentine belt alignment under all operating conditions
  • Backed by Gates limited lifetime warranty

This tensioner is sold individually and provides reliable OE-quality performance for air conditioning belt drive systems. Gates DriveAlign tensioners are precision-manufactured to deliver the exact tension characteristics required for modern serpentine belt systems.

Products specifications

Fits

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 2001-07, C3500 2003, Silverado 2500 2001-07, Silverado 3500 2001-07, Suburban 2500 2001-06, Avalanche 2500 2002-06; GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2001-07, Sierra 2500 2001-07, Yukon XL 2500 2001-06, Sierra 3500 2001-07

Contents

Tensioner Assy.

Outside Diameter (mm)

63

WIDTH (MM)

18

Bearing Bore Inside Diameter 1 (mm)

17

Contact Surface

Smooth/Backside

Import or Domestic

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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