The bolt is left handed thread so BE CAREFUL. Try to remove it the traditional way and you"ll snap the bolt. You set your socket wrench to "Tighten" and remove the bolt that way. Install is the reverse (set to loosen). Or if you're using a box wrench pull or push towards the front or the car. You can also change the whole assembly which isn't hard. Once again be careful with the 2 plastic coolant pipes on the assembly that goes into the engine block. Wiggle them out gently while pulling on them.
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Remove the old, damaged idler pulley and replace it with a new one.
Remove the belt, then remove the bolt holding in the idler pulley.
Replace the tensioner assembly as one piece.
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If the idler pulley is frozen, it is high time to replace the timing belt and the idler. And while that job is being done, consider replacing the water pump and thermostat.
Take the belt off, take the bolt off of the idler pulley, take the pulley off, put a new one on replace the bolt, and put the belt back on
Are you talking about the "idler pulley"? They are quite simple to change. Loosen the serpentine belt by using a socket on the center of the tensioner pulley, slide the belt off the idler pulley, use a socket to pull the center bolt of the idler pulley and replace the pulley with a new one.
Try to replace only bearing #6203 2Z inside of pulley.
I suppose you could, but these idler pulley's are not that expensive to replace the whole thing. They do fail (a weakpoint for these motors), but usually give some audible warning, also check for loosness. Do your best to purchase the steel idler pulley and the bearing will come with. When these items do "let go" they can leave you stranded, if you see a problem replace as soon as possible. Hope this helps. "G"
Belt is worn out, or the idler pulley is defective. Replace the belt and inspect the idler puley.
Remove your idler pulley first. it is the pulley right next to the alternator.