Noise at the Toyota Soluna car
Noise ( metal rubbing ) in the Toyota Soluna car . Toyota Soluna car can be noisy because of many things , one of which is the idler pulley bearing noise . This indicates the bearing has been damaged and must be replaced .
Location of the idler pulley is between AC compressor and crankshaft pulley ( picture above ) . Function is to regulate the tension idler pulley belt AC compressor . Caused ringing sound in the idler pulley bearing is damaged .The first step is loosen the bolts fastening the belt between the crankshaft pulley with the alternator ( picture below ) . Loosen the bolt left ( A ) and under the alternator ( B ) .
After that loosen the idler pulley bolt and tension control .Subsequently remove the idler pulley bolt and remove the idler pulley from his position .
Then remove the idler pulley bearing. Use the tool to remove the bearing. Or it could be the usual manual way is by being hit with a hammer, wood and piece socket set.
Idler pulley ready to be installed. Once installed in the Toyota Soluna car the noise disappeared. Toyota Soluna car ready for use again.
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| Location of the Idler Pulley |
Location of the idler pulley is between AC compressor and crankshaft pulley ( picture above ) . Function is to regulate the tension idler pulley belt AC compressor . Caused ringing sound in the idler pulley bearing is damaged .The first step is loosen the bolts fastening the belt between the crankshaft pulley with the alternator ( picture below ) . Loosen the bolt left ( A ) and under the alternator ( B ) .
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| alternator |
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| Bearing, Idler Pulley and C - Clip Tool |
Then remove the idler pulley bearing. Use the tool to remove the bearing. Or it could be the usual manual way is by being hit with a hammer, wood and piece socket set.
Idler pulley ready to be installed. Once installed in the Toyota Soluna car the noise disappeared. Toyota Soluna car ready for use again.
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