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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Drain the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.

    2. Object Number: 36689 Size: SH
  2. Remove the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
  3. Remove the pulley bracket bolts.
  4. Remove the pulley bracket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 36689 Size: SH
  1. Install the pulley bracket.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the pulley bracket bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the pulley bracket bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Install the drive belt idler pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Idler Pulley Replacement .
  4. Refill the coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling.