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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix idler pulley play

Tiny
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • FWD
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  • 210,488 MILES
Can I just replace the pulley itself with out having to replace the entire assembly because the pulley obviously has play in it and it makes a knocking sound when the car is running. I checked all the other pulleys and the sound is only coming from the idler pulley.
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Friday, October 16th, 2015 AT 5:45 PM

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Tiny
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Yes if you can get it you can replace that or the bearing inside
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Saturday, October 17th, 2015 AT 7:05 AM
Tiny
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Ok what is the torque spec for the idler pulley bolt? And if you don't mind what are the torque specs for the power steering bolts as well.
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Sunday, October 18th, 2015 AT 6:25 AM
Tiny
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Power steerng mounting bolts 23 ft lbs. We have no spec on idler pulley but about 30 ft lbs should be ok
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Sunday, October 18th, 2015 AT 5:22 PM

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