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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 SL 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 1.9L 🢒 Tensioner and Idler Pulley Replacement

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 870850 Size: SH
  1. Removethe accessory drive belt.
  2. Remove the tensioner or idler pulley fastener and remove the pulley.
  3. Coat the pulley attachment bolt threads with Saturn  P/N 21485277 Loctite 242® or equivalent. Replace the pulley and bearing as an assembly.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the belt tensioner-to-block to 30 N·m (22 lbs ft).
        • Tighten the belt tensioner idler pulley bolt 27 N·m (20 lbs ft).