Drive belt tensioner idler replacement

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX
130,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DIJETS
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The tensioner idler is loose and starting to make noise. I have purchased the idler pulley and the socket to remove the pulley. Is the nut right hand or left hand threads? The tensioner is fine. My auto listed above is an XR.
May 16, 2019 at 10:26 PM
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DIJETS
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Local Toyota dealer answered my question, Right hand threads,
May 17, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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DANNY L
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Thanks for using 2CarPros.. Hope we can help in the future.
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May 17, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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DIJETS
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Thank you.
May 17, 2019 at 9:38 AM
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