Section 8 - Cooling System - Group 08 Fan Idler Pulley - Rebuild (8-06) M11 Page 8-35 Caution: Do not damage the pulley bore when removing the rear grease seal. The idler pulley can fail. Use a ‘‘flat tip’’ screwdriver or pry bar to remove the rear grease seal. Remove the rear bearing (1) from the idler pulley. NOTE: The bearing races do not need to be removed during the inspection and rebuild procedure if they are not dam- aged. See Inspection following, if damage is found: Install the idler pulley mounting flange in a vise with brass jaws. Caution: Do not damage the pulley bore when removing the bearing races. The idler pulley can fail.
Use a punch and hammer to remove the front and rear bearing races. If the bearing race spacer (1) is not worn or damaged, it does not need to be removed during the inspection and rebuild procedure.