Removing Serpentine Idlers
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Removing Serpentine Idlers
I'm trying to remove and replace the 2 idlers and tensioner pulley on my 97 and having no luck. The idlers have torx heards, and I can't get either to budge. Can someone tell me if they are left-handed threads? I'm worried about screwing up the torx heads. Any words of wisdom for removing these would be appreciated.
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They are right-hand threads, just stuck. Spray some WD-40 around the bolts & wait 15 min's. Take a drift punch just small enough to fit inside the torx indentaion (or a spare torx bit) & slap the crap out of the bolts. I ended up taking the fan shroud loose to get any clearance at all.
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Originally Posted by DaBigTow
They are right-hand threads, just stuck. Spray some WD-40 around the bolts & wait 15 min's. Take a drift punch just small enough to fit inside the torx indentaion (or a spare torx bit) & slap the crap out of the bolts. I ended up taking the fan shroud loose to get any clearance at all.
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Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
I've never done it but I'll be willing to bet that the rollers remove in the opposite direction that they are rotating while in service, either left or right.
Yeah - that was my thought, too. I can't see the threads, so I thought I'd ask. Thanks!
