edals
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Hi Guys.
Heres a Little How to on replacing the Idle Pulleys. This was done on the Mrs VX 2001
I am not responsible for anything you do yourself !
You will need a Socket Set, 3 New idle pulleys, Note VS-VY are different in sizes, Be sure to get the correct ones for your car.
Step 1.
Remove the Pulley Belt with 15mm Socket.
After the Belt is removed, To remove the Belt Tensioner pulley, It's LEFT HAND THREAD!
Remove the old pulley, then install in reverse.
Next Remove the next pulley like so, These are normal threaded bolts with a 13mm socket.
Next, Remove the Lower Idle Pulley with 5/8s Socket.
If your Lucky like me, The Shaft Broke off of the pulley mount :/ It was Seized on and light taps with a Mallet it broke the shaft off.
So a quick trip to Cheaper auto spare, Got a New mount & Pulley for $73
First unplug the AC compressor and move the plug to the side, Note there are 2 Cable holders holding the cable to the block, These holders are held with the mount also !
Remove the 3 nuts holding the mount. Marked red is the General spot of them tucked away.
This is it removed showing the bolts in the block.
Clean up the Thread and the Block.
Now for the New mount.
Install this in reverse making sure not to catch the cables to the left of the mount.
Install the new pulley, Now Check all the pulleys, Make sure they spin freely
Now refit the Drive belt.
Check the Belt Tensioner marks to ensure the belt is tight.
As you can see mines on Max Tension, As its a new Belt.
After this, Double check your work, Then start the car, Check over the Pulleys while running to ensure they are all spining and no wobbles or grinding can be heard.
Hope this helps a few people.
Heres a Little How to on replacing the Idle Pulleys. This was done on the Mrs VX 2001
I am not responsible for anything you do yourself !
You will need a Socket Set, 3 New idle pulleys, Note VS-VY are different in sizes, Be sure to get the correct ones for your car.
Step 1.
Remove the Pulley Belt with 15mm Socket.
After the Belt is removed, To remove the Belt Tensioner pulley, It's LEFT HAND THREAD!
Remove the old pulley, then install in reverse.
Next Remove the next pulley like so, These are normal threaded bolts with a 13mm socket.
Next, Remove the Lower Idle Pulley with 5/8s Socket.
If your Lucky like me, The Shaft Broke off of the pulley mount :/ It was Seized on and light taps with a Mallet it broke the shaft off.
So a quick trip to Cheaper auto spare, Got a New mount & Pulley for $73
First unplug the AC compressor and move the plug to the side, Note there are 2 Cable holders holding the cable to the block, These holders are held with the mount also !
Remove the 3 nuts holding the mount. Marked red is the General spot of them tucked away.
This is it removed showing the bolts in the block.
Clean up the Thread and the Block.
Now for the New mount.
Install this in reverse making sure not to catch the cables to the left of the mount.
Install the new pulley, Now Check all the pulleys, Make sure they spin freely
Now refit the Drive belt.
Check the Belt Tensioner marks to ensure the belt is tight.
As you can see mines on Max Tension, As its a new Belt.
After this, Double check your work, Then start the car, Check over the Pulleys while running to ensure they are all spining and no wobbles or grinding can be heard.
Hope this helps a few people.
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