How tight does the idler pulley bolt need to be?

1994 SATURN SL1
161,000 MILES
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DMARTIN321
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How tight does the idler pulley bolt need to be?
Feb 16, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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BILLYMAC
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55-65 ft lbs not really that tight
Feb 16, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Actually the idler pulley is only torqued to 33 ft lbs.If you make it too tight i have see the shaft it mounts on break of the front timing cover.
Feb 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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