Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Pulley









Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the accessory drive belt.

3. Use the Strap Wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley and remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.





4. Using the 3-Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.





Installation

1. Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil.

2. NOTE: Clean the keyway and slot using metal surface prep before applying silicone gasket and sealer.

NOTE: The crankshaft pulley must be installed and the bolt tightened within 4 minutes of applying the silicone gasket and sealer.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the end of the keyway slot.





3. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.

Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer and the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.





4. Install the bolt and washer. Using the Strap Wrench to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the bolt in 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).

- Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.

- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.





5. Install the accessory drive belt.