Replacing an idler pulley

[Greg Jor]

I have an 2003 with a 4.0L and 85,000 miles. When the vehicle sits overnight and I start it for the first time the next day I have a clicking noise at the the top of the engine near the belt. After a minute or two it dissapears. I think it is the idler pulley just to the left of the alternator. How hard is it for me to replace? How would I remove the pulley?



Thanks for the help



Greg

 

[Tom Schindler]

Very easy to replace.





Tom

 

[Greg Jor]

Thanks for the quick reply. I know how to remove the serpentine belt. How do you remove the idler pulley? How many bolts actually have to be removed.



Thanks



greg

 

[Tom Schindler]

One bolt holds the pully in place. While it is apart, replace the belt and tensioner. You will be glad you did.





Tom

 

[scott degroot]

Have you tried removing the belt and then sarting the engine to confirm that it is the idler pulley. You can run a cold engine for a good 2 minutes with no belt if you are trying to pinpoint a noise