{"id":92909,"date":"2023-09-20T22:15:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T05:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=92909"},"modified":"2023-11-10T00:38:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-10T08:38:40","slug":"where-is-the-idler-pulley-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-idler-pulley-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Idler Pulley Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4f4966-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_4f4966-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4f4966-8b qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-6b927a  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-7d4290\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_0bd4cf-70\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>When the engine runs, the idler pulley is responsible for tensioning the drive belts, providing power to crucial components throughout the engine.<\/li><li>The idler pulley is on the front of the engine alongside the accessory belt. Because the pulley is responsible for moving the belt to power the AC, the fan, and the alternator, you can expect to find it near those parts.<\/li><li>Accessing the idler pulley is deceptively tricky and you&rsquo;ll need tools like a socket set and a torque wrench.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the Idler Pulley Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/accessory-belt-idler-pulley\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"idler pulley\">idler pulley<\/a> is one of the pulleys around which the accessory drive belt is routed. You can take a good look at the pulleys to find the idler pulley. It&rsquo;s the one that isn&rsquo;t used to adjust the belt, and it&rsquo;s ordinarily smooth so that the back of the belt passes over it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to determine the exact location of your idler pulley is to check your vehicle owner&rsquo;s manual because its location varies from model to model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the engine runs, the idler pulley is responsible for tensioning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/drive-belt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"drive belts\">drive belts<\/a>, providing power to crucial components throughout the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/diagram-showing-the-idler-pulley-location.jpg\" alt=\"diagram showing the idler pulley location\" class=\"wp-image-95504\" width=\"935\" height=\"884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/diagram-showing-the-idler-pulley-location.jpg 935w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/diagram-showing-the-idler-pulley-location-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/diagram-showing-the-idler-pulley-location-768x726.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/diagram-showing-the-idler-pulley-location-150x142.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\"><figcaption>Diagram showing the idler pulley&rsquo;s location | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Idler Pulley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessing the idler pulley can be deceptively tricky and you&rsquo;ll need tools like a socket set and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/torque-wrench\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"torque wrench\">torque wrench<\/a>. It varies though, and on some engines it&rsquo;s very easy but the belt needs to be removed first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-idler-pulley-symptoms-plus-replacement-recommendations\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7\"><style> .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7:active, .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u0fa52e939a53d4d3f7ed432fafaf5aa7:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Bad Idler Pulley Symptoms Plus Replacement Recommendations<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may need to deactivate and disconnect the battery to avoid issues while tinkering with your ride. Usually you won&rsquo;t need to do this though, unless you&rsquo;re removing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator\">alternator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the battery is disconnected, you can open the hood of your vehicle and remove the drive belt. Before removing the drive belt, make sure to remove the bolt attaching the belt to the alternator. Relieve any tension to make the belt easier to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After the drive belt has been removed, you can freely access the idler pulley for inspection, repairs, or 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nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nSpin the idler pulley by hand to listen for a bad bearing and feel to see if it is loose laterally.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-your-cars-a-c-making-a-rattling-noise\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852\"><style> .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852:active, .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u9ee6f82379fc1415a6313293bd3ed852:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Why Is Your Car&rsquo;s A\/C Making A Rattling Noise?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where is the Idler Pulley Typically Located? 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