Replace Idler Pulley

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Jun 30, 2016 | 03:48 PM

MichaelWetherholt

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Replace Idler Pulley

Hello:

An idler pulley on my 2002 F-150 seized and snapped the serpentine belt. The pulley is below and to the left of the belt tensioner. The pulley doesn't have a bolt but a hole that looks like an allen wrench would fit it. I couldn't find an allen wrench to fit it. Called AutoZone and they have a pulley removal tool in three sizes. Does anyone know what size wrench would fit the idler pulley? I want to make sure I get the correct size tool so as not to screw up the pulley when I start pulling on it. Thought about heating the pulley hole with a propane torch to help in the removal...

Any suggestions?

THX

Michael

Jun 30, 2016 | 07:04 PM

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First replace both the idler and tensioner pulley, you don't have to put heat to it just get the right wrench and it will come off.

Denny

Jun 30, 2016 | 09:24 PM

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Their pulley puller is a jaw style and not what you want. Sorry I don't know the size you need though. If I had to guess being that you said it's not a hex, it's probably a torx.