1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Idler Pulley

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1996 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

How do you change the idler pulley?
Dec 18, 2009 at 11:47 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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When you change the idler pulley, you have to change the entire unit. (Idler arm)

First, remove the belts. Then you'll have to remove the bolts that holds the idler arm to the engine block. If there's a part in the way (alternator, power steering, etc.), you'll have to remove them first.
Jan 9, 2010 at 5:29 AM
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