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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley




When a new crankshaft or a new pulley bolt is installed: Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and crankshaft pulley holder (B), torque the bolt to 177 N-m (18.0 kgf-m, 130 lbf-ft) with a torque wrench and a socket (C), then remove the bolt.

Torque the bolt to 39 N-m (4.0 kgf-m, 29 lbf-ft) with a torque wrench and a socket.

Tighten the bolt an additional 94 °.










When the crankshaft or the pulley bolt is reused: Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.

Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and crankshaft pulley holder (B), then torque the bolt to 37 N-m (3.8 kgf-m, 27 lbf-ft) with a torque wrench and a socket (C).

Tighten the bolt an additional 90 °.