Tacoma 2.7 idler pulley bearings

Ok, so I have an ‘04 Tacoma 4wd with the 2.7, 3rz engine, 274,000 miles. Both of the idler pulleys - a/c and alt.- wobble and have play in the bearings. I’ve read that people have replaced just the bearings and not the overpriced assemblies. I haven’t been able to find any info on the bearings used. Can anyone help with this info?

 

NAPA has pn TEM 900466 for the bearing, around $15

 

The bearings should have a number on them.

 

Hmm, there may be a number on them, but I don’t have it apart yet and I’d like to have the bearings on hand to save some down time.

 

Thanks for the reply! Are both bearings the same? I know that bearings have different quality grades, I wonder how good the NAPA bearings really are, and if there is a better grade available elsewhere?

 

6301 2NSE is the part number I have in my notes. I've never had luck with a parts store finding these. I usually get them off Amazon. Both are the same. Nachi, Timken and SKF are quality bearings.

 

I used bearing #6301 in my idler pulley. Cost me around $4 from a motorcycle shop, but that was four or five years ago.

 

I am sure you can buy the same bearing for lots more money if you shop around.

Just try and avoid made in China ones they are still having quality control issues

Big debate they can`t decide if quality control means every passes or there is a limit to how bad things can be.

Quality control inspectors have been shot for both

 

Well I stopped by the local electric motor repair/ supply business and got two 6301 FAG bearings this was the # on the bearings and they fit perfectly. Such a simple job, I wish I did it two years ago. $11.00 each

 

I noticed mine sounds a bit noisy, so I ordered one of the Nachi bearings from Amazon. I don't have a press, but I figure I could do it with a socket and a bottle jack.

 

Only need a hammer and some sockets.

 

Yep, just a small hammer and two appropriately sized sockets. Remove the snap ring, tap out the bearing from behind. Clean the pulley, apply a small amount of never seize to the bearing, and either use a vise to squeeze the bearing in, or use a block of wood and tap the bearing in. You’ll then need a socket almost the same od. as the bearing to finish driving it in so the snap ring can be replaced. Simple job.