Accessory Belt Drive System Replacement

When identifying and rectifying accessory belt drive system (ABDS) issues, simply replacing the component causing difficulties with overall system functionality may not completely resolve the problem. Fitting new individual components to an otherwise worn ABDS may prove to be a waste of time and resources, as older worn components may affect the performance and service lifespan of newer parts.

Gates, the market leading supplier of ABDS technology to OEMs worldwide, recommends replacing all components of the system at once, whenever any component needs to be replaced. Gates have released a series of Micro-V® kits, which include all components required for total ABDS replacement, including:

  • Micro-V® accessory drive belts
  • Tensioners
  • Pulleys
  • Overrunning alternator pulleys
  • Water pumps (when these form part of the ABDS in question)

Such kits offer an ‘all in one’, OE approved, single supplier approach to ABDS replacement, vastly reducing the risk of costly ABDS failure as a result of worn components, eliminating costly comebacks after initial repair.

Likewise, the purchase of all components from one supplier ensures a single point of contact for any warranty concerns that may arise after installation.