Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
VIBRATION DAMPERREMOVAL
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with the additional air conditioner compressor, you must first remove the coolant module and additional A/C belt then use damper puller # 9544.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove accessory drive belt.
3. Install retaining lock for crankshaft/ring gear (Fig. 46).
4. Remove crankshaft center bolt and washer (Fig. 46).
NOTE: If hub of belt pulley/vibration damper is tight, use puller # 8940 to remove. DO NOT tilt puller when in use. Grooves of the puller must mesh fully into the slots of the belt pulley.
5. Remove the belt pulley/vibration damper (Fig. 46).
NOTE: If grooves can be felt in the belt pulley/vibration damper during inspection, the pulley/damper must be replaced.
6. Inspect hub at belt pulley/vibration damper for wear grooves.
7. Replace front crankshaft seal.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Align parallel key, fix in place with grease. Turn to ensure the slot is aligned with parallel key in crankshaft.
NOTE: Front crankshaft seal must be replaced before installing the belt pulley/vibration damper.
1. Position the belt pulley/vibration damper.
2. Install crankshaft center bolt and washer. Tighten bolt in two stages. M8.8 bolt to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.) then 90°, M10.9 bolt to 325 Nm (240 ft. lbs.) then 90°.
3. Remove the retaining lock for the crankshaft/ring gear (Fig. 46).
NOTE: Inspect accessory drive belt for wear. Replace as necessary.
4. Install accessory drive belt.
5. Install the additional A/C compressor drive belt (if equipped).
6. Install the coolant module (if equipped with the additional A/C compressor).
7. Reconnect negative battery cable.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE ENGINE IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT STAND IN A DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR FAN. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
8. Start vehicle and inspect for leaks.