A/C Idler Pulley - Growling Noise at Idle

00-003

May 9, 2000

Applies To:
1996 - 99 Civic - ALL
1996 - 97 del Sol ALL
1996 - 97 CR-V - ALL

Growl From A/C Idler Pulley

SYMPTOM

A growl from the A/C idler pulley at, or just above, idle.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The A/C idler pulley bearing is faulty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the A/C idler pulley.

PARTS INFORMATION

A/C Idler Pulley Kit (Civic CX, DX, LX, HX, EX; del Sol S, del Sol Si):
P/N 38950P2K-305, H/C 6254742

A/C Idler Pulley Kit (Civic Si, del Sol VTEC, CR-V):
P/N 38950-P3F-305, H/C 6334296





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove the power steering belt

2. Remove the power steering pump, and set it aside with its hoses connected.





3. Loosen the idler pulley, then remove the belt and let it hang from the engine mount.





4. Remove the idler pulley assembly, then disassemble it and discard the pulley and parts shown.

5. Assemble the pulley with the parts from the appropriate kit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

6. Reinstall the power steering pump.





7. Reinstall the belts, and adjust them to the tension specified in the appropriate service manual.





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