03, 4 cyl, tensioner pulley - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

nutmeg · 01-03-2009, 09:41 AM

My accessory belt tensioner is making a squeaking noise when cold (noise goes away when the engine is warm). Sounds like the bearing on the pulley is going. I went to NAPA and they only have the entire tensioner assy for around $200.

My question is, has anyone replaced only the pulley (with bearing) on the tensioner, and if so what was the make and part number?

Thanks
Tony

***CharmCityES*** · 01-03-2009, 12:44 PM

you have to replace the whole tensioner assembly...its not the tensioner pulley that goes bad, its the whole tensioner....theres a TSB out on it, and im sure youll find it with a quick search

i replaced my tensioner and belt last year for the same concern, and its been fine ever since

nutmeg · 01-03-2009, 02:25 PM

CorCamrySE,
Thank you for your reply. I should have mentioned this in my original post. In July of 2006 the tensioner assy was replaced by Toyota under warranty according to TSB EG040-04.

The same noise is back. It sounds very much the same as a bearing going bad. That is why I wanted to try to replace the pulley first.

Tony