Idler Pully?

2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RICK FUNK
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I would like a discription of how to replace the Idler Pully & surpentine belt.
Aug 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Service and Repair **Drive Belt Replacement Removal Procedure Install 3/8 inch breaker bar on the drive belt tensioner arm and turn the breaker bar clockwise enough to relieve the tension on the drive belt.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_d1_9.jpg

Remove the drive belt. Release the tension on the tensioner arm. Installation Procedure


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_d1_9.jpg

Route the drive belt over all the pulleys except the drive belt tensioner pulley. Install the 3/8 inch breaker bar on the drive belt tensioner arm and turn the breaker bar clockwise. Install the drive belt over the drive belt tensioner pulley. Slowly release the tension to the drive belt tensioner arm. Inspect for proper installation of the drive belt on the pulleys. **Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement Removal Procedure Remove the drive belt. Remove the idler pulley bolt from the idler pulley bracket. Remove idler pulley. Installation Procedure Install the idler pulley and secure the pulley with the bolt. Tighten the idler pulley bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.) . Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Install the drive belt.
Aug 11, 2010 at 8:27 PM
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IRDREW
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My idler pulley's bearings failed and I purchased a new one to replace it. What is the easiest way to do that. I notice that the tension arm is on there good and I can't seem to figure out how to move it without taking it all the way off.
Jan 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM (Merged)
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BRIAN 1
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here is a picture. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/147643_pully_1.jpg

post back with any other questions.
Jan 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM (Merged)
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ZEUS101
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how do youtake this belt off thethe engine to put new one on , I can take it off the pulley how off engine
Jan 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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Pull the tensioner away from the belt and remove the belt install new bell same way tensioner is under power steering pump


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic1_681.jpg

Jan 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM (Merged)