24. Crankshaft Pulley Clean and Inspect

Crankshaft Pulley Cleaning and Inspection





1. Clean the crankshaft pulley with a cloth and denatured alcohol.
2. Clean the belt grooves of all dirt or debris with a wire brush.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

3. Dry the crankshaft pulley with compressed air.
4. Inspect the crankshaft pulley for the following:
- Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface.
A crankshaft pulley hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, rust or other damage must be replaced.
Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with polishing compound or fine grade emery cloth.

Important: In order for the belt to track properly, the i4 belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris.
- Dirty or damaged belt grooves.
The pulley belt grooves should be free of any nicks, gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to track properly.
Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine file.
- Worn, chunking or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley.