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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1827002 Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Completely loosen the idler pulley bolt.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

    5. Object Number: 1827004 Size: SH
  5. Reposition the battery cable boot then disconnect the battery cable from the generator .
  6. Remove the generator bolts and position generator aside.

    7. Object Number: 1826824 Size: SH
  7. Remove the drive belt idler pulley.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1826824 Size: SH
  1. Install the drive belt idler pulley.
  2. Position generator in place then install the generator bolts.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1394079 Size: SH
  3. Tighten the generator and idler pulley bolt in sequence shown.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the generator and drive belt idler pulley bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1827004 Size: SH
  4. Install the battery cable.
  5. Install the battery cable boot.

    6. Object Number: 1827002 Size: SH
  6. Connect the generator electrical connector (1).
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .