Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Serpentine belt tenioner pully

[JKinney]

Replaced the belt today and wanted to do the pully I have a #17 bit. My question is How much stuff do I need to yank off to get the bolt out ie: the radiator hose?

 

[AWeiman]

you shouldnt have to take any thing out of the way. pretty sure mine came right out when i did mine.

 

[Hitec.Redneck]

I changed mine, its very easy and did not have to take anything off, just remove the belt from the tensioner and replace it.

 

[B.G. Smith]

The bolt for the pulley is on the rear side of the tensioner, I think I removed the tensioner then did the pulley on the bench on my 99. bg

 

[JKinney]

Replaced the belt today and wanted to do the pully I have a #17 bit. My question is How much stuff do I need to yank off to get the bolt out ie: the radiator hose?

If I take the whole tenioner off I see one bolt in front 9/16" Is some kinda spring gona come unwound?. I cant put a socket tork on the bolt that holds the pully on because a radiator hose is right behind it and there is a a/c line right there. Well I can get the socket on just cant get a breaker bar or ratchet on to the socket due to no room.

 

[B.G. Smith]

No surprises, the spring is contained in the assembly. The bolt head is not 9/16", all fasteners on the engine are metric, probably 14MM. The assembly is indexed to the engine when you go back with it. Best i remember it is a potrusion on the assembly that fits into a slot. bg

 

[JKinney]

Thanks Ill try it in the am