To replace the idler tensioner pulley on a 2002 Mazda Tribute, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety. Then, locate the idler pulley, loosen the tensioner by using a wrench on the tensioner bolt, and remove the serpentine belt from the pulley. Remove the mounting bolts of the idler pulley, replace it with the new pulley, and reassemble by reversing the steps, ensuring the serpentine belt is properly aligned before reconnecting the battery.
Replace the tensioner assembly as one piece.
the water pump is driven by the timing belt. highly recommended to replace the tensioner, tensioner and idler pullies, and cam seals.
Facing the engine the tensioner will be on left side of engine. There is an idler pulley that looks like the tensioner. The idler will have a smooth surface but the tensioner will have grooves on the pulley & should below the idler. If the tensioner is making noise etc it is prob just the tensioner pulley (grooved one) & you can get just the pulley. Big savings.
The idler pulley or tensioner pulley?
Check all belt driven accessories (alternator, P.s. Pump, water pump, idler pulley, belt tensioner, etc.) to find which is frozen and replace appropriate part
Find the idler tensioner pulley and retract it. You then will be able to easily remove and replace the belt.
I don't believe there is an idler pulley on that model, just a tensioner pulley
No, the tensioner pulley and the idler pulley are not the same, although they serve similar functions in a vehicle's serpentine belt system. The tensioner pulley is designed to maintain the proper tension on the belt, while the idler pulley guides the belt and helps maintain its path. In a 1998 Chevy Cavalier, the tensioner pulley is adjustable to compensate for belt wear, whereas the idler pulley is typically fixed.
To replace the idler pulley belt on a 2007 Dodge Caliber, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Remove the serpentine belt by using a wrench to relieve tension on the tensioner pulley, then slide the belt off the idler pulley. Next, unbolt the idler pulley from its mounting bracket, install the new pulley, and reattach it with the bolts. Finally, route the new serpentine belt back onto the pulleys according to the belt routing diagram and release the tensioner to apply tension to the belt.
To replace the idler pulley on a 2004 Saturn Vue, first, disconnect the battery and relieve tension on the serpentine belt using a wrench on the tensioner pulley. Remove the serpentine belt from the idler pulley, then unbolt the old idler pulley from its mounting bracket. Install the new idler pulley, reattach the serpentine belt, and finally reconnect the battery. Always ensure the belt is properly aligned before starting the engine.
To replace the serpentine belt on a 1988 Celebrity: 1. There should be a routing diagram in the engine compartment. If there is no routing diagram take careful note of how the belt to be replaced is routed. 2. Use a suitable tool to release the belt tensioner, then slide the belt off of the idler pulley and then off of the other pulleys. 3. Route the new belt on all the pulleys to the tensioner. 4. Release the tensioner and slide the belt over the idler pulley.
It is squealing because it is loose or worn out. Tighten it and if that does not help, replace it. If it is a serpentine belt, just replace it and check to make sure the idler tensioner is working properly.