Thread: Squealing belt

Originally Posted by siacci

Thanks Xtreme for the idea of replacing the bearings. I have pulled the tensioner off. How do i get the C clip out to remove the bearing?

I removed the bearing covers and cleaned the dirt and grit out, packed it with grease and put it back for now. Its much quieter but obviously not 100%. Was a pretty easy job.

Dave

It's been quite some time since I did this - and memory's not the best - but I probably either used circlip pliers or a small screwdriver. It's a good idea to hold a rag over the clip while removing it to avoid personal injury incase it springs out.

Hi Guys

Can someone please give me the bearing no's for the bearings mentioned in post no 7 I need to order the bearings for the idlers on a 300 tdi.
Thanks in advance

6203

Hi

Thanks I'll order them in -another job .The drought and dust etc has been hard on vehicles ! thankfully it's all green now.

BM

You'll probably need some circlips too as the standard ones are hard to get out and you'll probably end up damaging them.
I replaced mine with standard type with holes in the end (originals just have angled ends) to make them easier to change in the future. I found the standard circlips were just a touch thick so had to sand them down slightly so they would go into the grooves properly.

Steve

Been good reading all the replies to the similar problem that l am having right now.