How hard is it to replace the bearings in the serpentine belt tensioner pulley? Mine is squealing like a pig.
94 limited serpentine tensioner pulley
Aug 26, 2003
2 Replies
Actually, quite easy. Take off the belt, then take out the bolt holding the pulley. the bearing is "lightly" pressed into the pulley and comes out pretty easily. Reinstall via the reverse. While you're at it, change the bearing on the fixed idler pulley the same way.
Unless the bearing is shot you can just re-grease it by prying the side off with a small screwdriver, add grease, then press side back on. This worked great for me on my Explorer & Ranger.
SMC
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