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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley




Install the crankshaft pulley and the new bolt.
Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).

The final torque of the crankshaft will be completed in following steps.





Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Pin.





Remove the VCT Alignment Tool.





Tighten the crankshaft bolt in the following 3 stages.
Stage 1: Using the Strap wrench, tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Stage 2: Wait for 10 seconds.
Stage 3: Using the Strap wrench, tighten an additional 15 degrees.