Gates 38216 belt tensioner for the 2002-2006 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles keeps the accessory drive belt under steady tension. This DriveAlign unit has one smooth pulley that rides the backside of a V-ribbed belt.
- DriveAlign automatic belt drive tensioner with a hydraulic damper
- Patented labyrinth seal protects the internal components of the tensioner
- Patented vibration-damping system absorbs extreme vibration to improve tensioner, belt and accessory life
- Torsional round spring design for reliability and consistent tension
- Single unflanged pulley, 70 mm outside diameter, with a smooth contact surface
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 38216 belt tensioner
- Also called: serpentine belt tensioner
- Fits: the 2002-2006 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L and other vehicles
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Squealing or chirping from the belt area, a belt that wanders or wears unevenly, or a pulley with side play can mean a serpentine belt tensioner is wearing out. These signs alone do not prove the tensioner is at fault, since a glazed or cracked belt can squeal just the same.
Fits
Among the many vehicles it fits are the 2002-2006 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L, the 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander 4-cylinder 2.4L, the 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2004-2005 RAV4 4-cylinder 2.4L, and each takes a single tensioner. If your car isn't named here, enter its year, model and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section to see whether this tensioner fits it.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outside diameter: 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Bearing bore inside diameter: 17 mm (0.67 in)
- Width: 32 mm (1.26 in)
- Mounting holes: 2
- Pulleys: 1
Build and materials
- Material: Steel
- Belt type: V-ribbed
- Pulley contact surface: smooth, backside
- Pulley flange: none
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Canada
In the box
One belt tensioner assembly with its hydraulic damper.
Interchange: 419-022
231360 · 305360 · 89360 · 89360FN · 45570 · 49303 · 999060A · SMAMP40360 · 999060 · 166200W110 · 1662028010 · 1662028011 · 1662028012 · 1662028070 · 1662028071 · 1662028090 · TY1413163
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
38216, 231360, 305360, 89360, 89360FN, 419-022, 45570, 49303, 999060A, SMAMP40360, 999060, 166200W110, 1662028010, 1662028011, 1662028012, 1662028070, 1662028071, 1662028090, TY1413163
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Toyota Camry belt tensioner for the 2002-2006 model with the 4-cylinder 2.4L engine?
Yes. Gates 38216 fits the 2002-2006 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L, and that car takes one tensioner.
Is this a Toyota RAV4 belt tensioner for the 2001-2003 model with the 4-cylinder 2.0L engine?
Yes. Gates 38216 fits the 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 4-cylinder 2.0L and the 2004-2005 RAV4 4-cylinder 2.4L, one per vehicle.
Does the Gates belt drive system tensioner 38216 come with a drive belt?
No. The contents are the tensioner assembly and its hydraulic damper; the belt is a separate part.
How big is the pulley on the Gates 38216, and is it flanged?
The pulley is 70 mm (2.76 in) in outside diameter and 32 mm (1.26 in) wide, with a 17 mm bearing bore. It has no flange and a smooth contact surface for the belt backside.
How can I check a worn belt tensioner at home?
With the engine off and cool, look for play or wobble in the pulley and for visible leaks at the tensioner. A shop can test the tension and the belt drive while it runs.
