
Inspection
Visually inspect the idler assembly for cracked, chipped,
or broken pulley grooves.
Turn the idler pulley by hand to inspect the shaft and the
bearing for freedom of rotation.
NOTE: If damaged parts are found or the idler assembly
does not rotate freely, the idler assembly must be replaced
or rebuilt. Refer to Water Pump Idler Assembly - Rebuild
(08-04).
Water Pump Idler Assembly - Rebuild
(08-04)
Disassembly
Carefully pry off the cover and the o-ring.
Remove the bearing retaining ring from the idler pulley.
Support the pulley evenly and push the bearing and the
shaft out.
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