[Ronniemac]

I am looking to replace my idler pulley as the bearing is no good. It seems that the one middle bolt is not enough to remove the pulley or bracket. I do see 2 more bolts for the bracket but one is located behind the power steering pump pulley. Do I need to remove the steering pump for this idler pulley replacement ?

 

[TheFlash]

yes, go to an auto parts store, O'rielly or Auto zone and they will loan you the puller.

 

[Ronniemac]

yes, go to an auto parts store, O'rielly or Auto zone and they will loan you the puller.

thanks

 

[NorthernSRX]

Same thing on the 3.6. I have to pull the PS pump pulley. Dang!

 

[Long]

Same thing on the 3.6. I have to pull the PS pump pulley. Dang!

Silly that they didn't align the holes in that pulley to line up with the last tensioner bolt.

 

[Joseph Upson]

With the belt removed there should be some way to loosen the power steering pump in order to clear it. I don't recall the process, but I was able to loosen and remove the pump without a pulley puller during an engine tear down and believe I recall reading that you can also work around the pump in removing the timing cover for timing chain replacement, although I removed the pulley. Which ever is easiest for you.