Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Pulley

















Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Remove the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.

3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.

4. NOTE: This bolt is torque-to-yield and cannot be reused.

Using the Strap Wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley, remove the bolt.





5. NOTE: If the pulley bolt is not installed, the tool will bottom out before the pulley is off.

Install the crankshaft pulley bolt 2 to 3 turns. Using the 2 Crankshaft Vibration Damper Removers and the two 8-mm bolts, remove the crankshaft pulley.

- Discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.





Installation

1. Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.





2. Using the Strap Wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley, install a new crankshaft pulley bolt. Tighten the bolt in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 85 degrees.





3. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.

4. Install the fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.