Toyota 4Runner Idler Pulley Replacement Costs

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How much does a Idler Pulley Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota 4Runner Idler Pulley Replacement is $116 with $21 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
2003 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$261.21	Shop/Dealer Price$307.77 - $424.93
2008 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$241.21	Shop/Dealer Price$287.78 - $404.96
2007 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$263.43	Shop/Dealer Price$315.56 - $449.40
1997 Toyota 4RunnerV6-3.4L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$136.07	Shop/Dealer Price$156.34 - $194.64
2004 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$263.43	Shop/Dealer Price$315.57 - $449.43
1998 Toyota 4RunnerV6-3.4L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$136.07	Shop/Dealer Price$156.36 - $194.68
2009 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$268.43	Shop/Dealer Price$320.42 - $454.16
2013 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0L	Service typeIdler Pulley Replacement	Estimate$246.21	Shop/Dealer Price$293.02 - $410.38

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What is the Idler Pulley all about?

An idler pulley is responsible for guiding and maintaining tension with the drive belt. The drive belt (also called the serpentine belt) connects the engine to various components of the vehicle (such as the air conditioning, power steering, and alternator). Power is transferred from the engine to these systems via the drive belt. The belt is held in place by the idler pulley, which keeps the tension on the drive belt and guides it.

Keep in mind:

When an idler pulley is replaced, it’s a good idea to replace the drive belt as well.

How it's done:

Inspect engine for noises
Inspect the drive belts
Spin the pulley
Replace the pulleys if found bad
Check for proper operations of the belt

Our recommendation:

Any time that drive belt maintenance is performed on your vehicle, the idler pulley should be examined. Idler pulleys usually wear out with time, so it is a safe precautionary procedure to have your idler pulley replaced during any drive belt servicing.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Idler Pulley?

Noises from the engine
Warning lights are on
Loss of power steering
Car is overheating

How important is this service?

The idler pulley is responsible for keeping your drive belt aligned, and for maintaining the tension in the drive belt. The drive belt is used to transfer power from the engine to the alternator, power steering, and air conditioning, among other systems. If the driver pulley starts to degrade, the drive belt will be less efficient, and your vehicle will be liable to overheat or run poorly. If the idler pulley fully breaks, the drive belt will no longer work at all, and your car won’t run.

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4Runner 2006 - Idler Pulley - Santa Ana, CA

James showed up on time and quickly replaced some idler pulley's that were creating issues after having my alternator and serpentine belt replaced. He answered all of my questions and was very thorough in his repairs and explanation of maintenance I will need to tend to in the near future.

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4Runner 2004 - Bleed Brakes - San Diego, CA

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4Runner 2007 - Brake System Flush - Denver, CO

Bill was a knowledgeable, efficient mechanic! He definitely went the extra mile to get me back on the road

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by Neil Miller

4Runner 2004 - Transmission Fluid Service - Mableton, GA

This is the 2nd Job I booked with Caz and once again he did a great job. He ran into an issue with the break pads and Rotors I had purchased for him to install but he was able to swap them out for the correct parts so he could finish the Job. He ended up staying longer than I had expected but it just goes to show he is a hard worker and was not going to leave until the job was complete. I highly recommend Caz to anyone.

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