idler pulley replacement

1988 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
34,500 MILES
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MRD353
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idler pulley connected to a/c bracket needs replacing. what exactly is involved? 350 v8. it came off and fell on ground with a bolt and something that looks like a spacer or bushing, which is broke.
Dec 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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HMAC300
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as long as the bolt didn't break just take belt off and replace it.put the bushing behind the pulley. if the bolt broke you'll need to get the broken piece out.
Dec 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM
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