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Apr 26, 2008 | 04:08 PM

thefritz1

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From: Rocky Hill CT

Let's Play How Does That Part Get Put Back Together..

I've got the brutal squeaks going on with my 02 z06. I replaced both belts and the drive belt idler and tensioners. BUT I have no idea which way the drive belt idler gets put back on the damn car. My careless *** never noticed. The first way I put it on the bolt starting backing out but I may not have snugged it down enough. Could y'all help me out by explaining orientation of the idler and the best way to snug it down correctly?

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Apr 26, 2008 | 07:37 PM

myk7

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From: Bryan Texas

The open side goes toward the engine. Not sure why the bolt would back out.. tighten it more

Apr 26, 2008 | 08:30 PM

motogib1

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From: New Smyrna Beach Florida

Use the correct torque specs, don't randomly overtorque it. For a little insurance against backing out, use a little blue locktite.

Apr 27, 2008 | 12:18 PM

c5streak

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From: Eddy Texas

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Originally Posted by motogib1

Use the correct torque specs, don't randomly overtorque it. For a little insurance against backing out, use a little blue locktite.

Manual says 37lbft for either idler or tensioner.

Apr 28, 2008 | 02:50 PM

thefritz1

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Can someone just confirm if the idler pulley (when tourqued to specs) should spin freely when the car is off. I haven't gotten to this install yet but just want to be sure that everything is seated correctly the idler pulley should spin freely. I wasn't sure.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by c5streak

Manual says 37lbft for either idler or tensioner.