Idler Pulley: Service and Repair

Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the bolts and the RH splash shield.
^ To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
3. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).





5. NOTE: Refer to the illustration for correct drive belt routing.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.