I am going to replace my idler pulley on my car listed above (Super) and was wondering the best way to do this? Thanks
Nov 2, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Idler pulley replacement
2008 BUICK LA CROSSE
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacing the idler pulley. The attached picture correlates with these directions.
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DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY REPLACEMENT
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
2. Loosen the necessary drive belt idler pulley bolt.
3. Remove the necessary drive belt idler pulley.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the necessary drive belt idler pulley to the coolant manifold and/or generator bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Vehicle > Vehicle Damage Warnings > Fastener Notice).
2. Tighten the necessary drive belt idler pulley bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
Here are the directions specific to your vehicle for replacing the idler pulley. The attached picture correlates with these directions.
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DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY REPLACEMENT
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
2. Loosen the necessary drive belt idler pulley bolt.
3. Remove the necessary drive belt idler pulley.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the necessary drive belt idler pulley to the coolant manifold and/or generator bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (See: Vehicle > Vehicle Damage Warnings > Fastener Notice).
2. Tighten the necessary drive belt idler pulley bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory).
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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
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Nov 2, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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