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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 (Top Dead Center) Timing Pin.





Remove the VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing) 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.