Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-2:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[A] DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
The following operations are required due to the serpentine drive system with the drive belt auto-tensioner.





1. Securely insert the spindle handle or ratchet handle at a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) angle into the jig hole of the auto-tensioner.
2. Rotate the auto-tensioner counterclockwise and align hole A with hole B.

CAUTION
To reuse the drive belt, draw an arrow indicating the rotating direction (clockwise) on the back of the belt using chalk, etc.





3. Insert an L-shaped hexagon wrench, etc. into the hole to secure its position, and then remove the drive belt.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

[A] DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

CAUTION
^ To reuse the drive belt, install it while aligning the arrow mark on the backside of belt marked at the removal with the rotating direction.

^ Check if there is no deviation of the drive belt at the notched pulley.
^ Check if the drive belt is installed onto the center of the flat face of the flat pulley.





Install the drive belt to each pulley as shown in the figure.