1999 Chevy Malibu CRANK SHAFT PULLEY

163,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LISAMPIKE
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WOBBLING CRANK SHAFT W/ EXTREME SQUEELING HOW CAN I REPLACE IT? ARE THERE BEARINGS I SHOULD WORRY ABOUT?
Feb 5, 2010 at 4:06 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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There are no bearings to worry about. You only need to remove the serpentine belt and the bolts that holds the pulley in place.
If the pulley is pressed on tightly, then you'll need a "Puller" to get it off, but it's simple to use.

Also, before replacing the pulley, see if tightening the existing bolts will do the trick. These pulleys don't usually wear. But if someone was working on the engine, they may have forgot to torque the bolts properly and it worked its way loose.
Feb 5, 2010 at 4:30 AM
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