Replacing idler pulley 2007 4.0 Mustang

[aquariuscsm]

Gf`s idler pulley on her Mustang has started squeaking. I`ve searched the net,Mustang forums,etc on a good writeup but all the ones I`ve found have deleted images,videos,etc. Has anyone done this,and is it an easy job?

If anyone has done this and knows how,or could direct me to a good writeup,that`d be awesome! I`m going to attempt to do it this weekend. Thanks!

 

[Stang40]

Extremely easy, had a bad pulley noise last winter, replaced tensioner, idler, and belt before the alternator finally blew up lol. Should take about 10 minutes tops

 

[GSCJR]

Piece of cake.

 

[aquariuscsm]

What's the procedure I need to follow? Just wanna make sure I don't screw anything up. What do I need to loosen first,some kind've tensioner I'm thinking?

 

[exranger06]

Just take the belt off, unbolt the idler pulley, bolt a new pulley on, reinstall belt, and you're done.

The tensioner is spring loaded. It's constantly pressing on the belt. You use a ratchet to make the tensioner pivot away from the belt, thus releasing the tension. As soon as you let go, the spring makes the tensioner press against the belt again.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: exranger06
Just take the belt off, unbolt the idler pulley, bolt a new pulley on, reinstall belt, and you're done.

The tensioner is spring loaded. It's constantly pressing on the belt. You use a ratchet to make the tensioner pivot away from the belt, thus releasing the tension. As soon as you let go, the spring makes the tensioner press against the belt again.


^^Right on! Exactly what I needed to know,thanks

 

[AdRock]

Are you positive it's the idler pulley? Does it sound like the tensioner squeaking in this vid? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN1UpzK20vs

 

[larryinnewyork]

What I do is:
Carry an 'extra' belt in my vehicle.
And the tools to change - while on the road.

Learn in your garage.
No sence in being stranded for a simple belt change.

 

[Vikas]

Please don't ask me about my adventure with idler pulley on 1999 Odyssey :-(

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: AdRock
Are you positive it's the idler pulley? Does it sound like the tensioner squeaking in this vid? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN1UpzK20vs


Definitely not that. Thanks though! I idled it and poured water onto the idler pulley and sure enough,it went silent. Bought the parts yesterday and will perform the surgery Sunday