Belt-Accessory Drive: Pulley-Idler: Removal

Fig 1: Idler Pulley

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1 - IDLER PULLEY FASTENER

2 - IDLER PULLEY

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
3. Remove belt splash shield.
4. Remove accessory drive belt, (Refer to COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOVAL) .
5. Remove fastener securing idler pulley (1) to front of engine. Remove idler pulley (2). See Fig 1.