A few months back my idler pulley adjustment broke off in the adjustment nut. I replaced with a new pulley from Courtesy. At the time I thought that I sequenced the 20mm washer, 22mm Diameter 10mm spacer, adjustment shaft, pulley, 27mm washer, and the two metal 'do-hickies' that fit up flush against the pulley, all in the same - but reverse - order that they came off. But, the pulley squeals, like a pig. The belt is tight. Can anyone advise correct sequencing of these parts? Thanks in advance.

 

I looked in all three manuals and could not find the answer to this question. Perhaps Courtesy could give you some information over the phone.

 

Let me try to explain, 1st get the 1 big bolt in between the metal bracket properly, next put the three 14mm{I think 14mm} bolts on your bracket which will connect the braket to the car. Next get the big washer and slip it over the the long bolt which is inside of the braket, now install the pulley with it's baring{AKA Spacer? } and then losley fit the 14mm nut unto the the big long bolt that holds the pulley on. Remember not to tighten the bolt until you install your belt and TQ it properly.

 

The two washers seem to fit flush against the pulley, larger one on the inside, smaller against the nut. Next inside is the 10mm steel spacer and then the adjustment/curved bolt. I think the mechanic that put the OG alternator on last September had the large washer out of place.

 

I have the same problem that was explained by the original poster of this thread. I cannot remember what the order of the stuff was. Mainly, I do not know where one of the washers goes. The spacer is still on. I never took it off, so I know that it's gotta be in the right place. And I know of course that the hex nut goes on last. So I have the pulley itself, the black cover thing, and washer that I'm confused about. Going from the spacer away from the alternator, I'm thinking it's spacer, pulley, black cover thing, the washer, and the hex nut. Am I right?

 

good to know Daniel B still around!

 

not really, look @ the date

 

You're in luck, I did this about a week ago. Everything but the nut and one of the metal washer that fit flush up against the pulley go on the side toward the engine.

Adam

 

A quarter of a century later from the original post I find myself with the same challenge. I was replacing the 6-rib drive belt and, whilst at it, removed the pulley to check for bearing wear. Unfortunately someone came into the garage and kicked the pulley across the floor, scattering the various components in all directions. From memory, the sequence of the pulley components removed appeared to be (working from the engine side):
1) slider bolt
2) bracket
3) washer
4) adjustment rod
5) spacer
6) pulley
7) small washer
8) large black circular profiled washer or dust cover
9) hex nut

UPDATE: As a result of finding a YouTube Video on this exact subject (by neuromanger), the above sequence appears to be correct.

Upon startup, the assembly is running smoothly without any noise.

 

In fact, I can answer my own question thanks to YouTuber "neuromangler" who has made a vid on precisely this topic.

Definitive order (from the engine block end) is:
1) Slide bolt
2) bracket
3) washer
4) adjuster arm
5) spacer
6) pulley
7) small washer
8) Large black profiled washer (dust cover)
9) hex nut.

The wave washer, that I mentioned and feared that I omitted from re-assembly, doesn't feature anywhere so that must have originated from somewhere else. Been out for a drive this morning and all seems smooth and fine.