Lower idler pulley replacement

Has anyone had to replace the lower idler pulley on a third gen Tacoma? It looks like the oil cooler needs to be removed in order to replace this pulley.

 

I think I got it sorted. Just had to loosen the oil cooler off. Had just enough room to remove the pulley. Only lost a tiny bit of oil. Going to clean around the mating surfaces the best I can and hope it doesn't leak!

 

Nice job sorting it out !

 

Thanks. There was one long bolt that went right through the cooler and it was a real bugger to get out. Squeaking almost all the way. I thought it might break but managed to get it out. Ran a die over the threads afterwards and it went back in like butter. Otherwise the job was pretty straight forward. Just very awkward.

 

Job well done !!

 

I can usually figure things out myself but it's always nice if someone has done it before to give tips. For the most part, Toyotas and Hondas are pretty simple to repair.

 

I worked on a fleet of small shuttle busses for work. I always said - the second time you do a job, is the easier time.

 

For sure. I changed a starter on my Honda accord a few times because I bought the first one on Amazon and it was of course defective. Then I went to a pick and pull scrap yard and got an OEM one off another car. The third time when installing the OEM one on my car was a breeze! I still sometimes buy crap from Amazon.