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Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley




Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Removal and Installation

All idler pulleys

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





3. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

4. Using the hex feature, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the idler pulley.





Smooth idler pulley

5. Loosen the bolt and remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Grooved idler pulley

6. NOTE: The grooved accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket must be replaced as a complete unit.

Remove the 2 bolts and the grooved accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket.

- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.