just installed a new idler pulley on a 98 dodge ram 5.2, bearings let go on the old one, did it quick cause of the rain, it works fine, but i cant remember if there was a washer that went on the back side of pulley. so my question is there a washer that goes on the engine block, then the pulley, then a washer and bolt on the front? or does the pulley just get bolted on from a washer and bolt in the front. thx

 

No washer betweent the bracket and block. Would not make sense.

 

+1 just the bearing against the bracket. make sure it isnt over tightened though. will result in premature failure

 

thanx for the replies, much appreciated..