SKF Idler Pullies
 

OE pullies died and are evidently cast from gold at $121 ea. at Nissan.

I found SKF makes the same for much lower cost. The part number is VKM- 62046 for grooved but I only see sourcing from Europe. Unfortunately, they won't arrive prior to relocating so had to go with OE.

Has anyone used the SKF offering's? Probably the only aftermarket one I'd trust.


Side note, Rock Auto says NSK is the OE supplier for the smooth idler so went that route to save a couple bucks over the dealer. :tup:

Just press out the bearing and put in new ones? It cost me <$20 to do it.

SKF Idler Pullies
 

Yup what he said^ check out this FB post to find out what bearing sizes you need.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G23iZRd2x/?

Bearing part numbers
 

The three idler pullies use a 6301 type bearing and the one in the tensioner is a 6203.

Therein lies another problem. Can we get quality Bearings or are they also chinesium knockoffs?

As for SKF, they used to be the go to for bearing assemblies. Like everything else, bought, relocated, and made with shrinkanomic rules.

Timken and Moog also victims to circumstances. They are made in multiple countries and quality deminishing.