Idler Pulley bolt torque - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Steve40th · 08-28-2009, 11:02 AM

I went to reinstall my idler pulley on my tensioner assembly, and couldn't find the proper torque for the bolt holding it on. Any help?
2002 Corolla.

hokie_sti · 08-28-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve40th

I went to reinstall my idler pulley on my tensioner assembly, and couldn't find the proper torque for the bolt holding it on. Any help?
2002 Corolla.

I believe it's 51 ft lbs.

Fergifruitchew · 08-28-2009, 11:53 AM

ive always done the bolt up till theres no gaps, ive taken that engine apart about 4 times now

Steve40th · 08-28-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hokie_sti

I believe it's 51 ft lbs.

HMM, for a 10 mm bolt. I need to look that up, that seems high, dont get me wrong.

hokie_sti · 08-29-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve40th

HMM, for a 10 mm bolt. I need to look that up, that seems high, dont get me wrong.

Sorry, I thought you meant the 17mm holding the assembly to the block (51 ft lbs). I'm not sure about the 10mm pulley bolt.

Bitter · 08-29-2009, 12:38 PM

the exact specification is "tight enough so that it doesn't fall apart but not so tight that you break it'

Steve40th · 08-29-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bitter

the exact specification is "tight enough so that it doesn't fall apart but not so tight that you break it'

Well, maybe. It is pushing against a bearing, so you need to be kindler/gentler.