Idler Pulley: Service and Repair

Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the drive belt idler pulley bracket bolts from inside the left wheel house opening.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Remove forward bolt of the drive belt idler pulley bracket from inside the engine compartment.
6. Remove the drive belt pulley from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the drive belt pulley bracket and the forward bolt of the idler pulley bracket from inside the engine compartment.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the drive belt idler pulley bracket bolts from inside the left wheelhouse opening and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).