FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Idler Pulley: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
DRIVE BELT AUTO TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove drive belts. Refer to See: Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
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Keep auto-tensioner pulley arm locked after drive belt is removed.
2. Remove drive belt auto-tensioners.
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Keep auto-tensioner pulley arm locked to install or remove auto-tensioner.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto tensioner pulley (Never turn it clockwise). If turned clockwise, the complete drive
belt auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
3. Remove idler pulley.
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never swap the pulley between new and old drive belt auto tensioner.