Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Pulley

Lower End Components - Exploded View, Crankshaft Pulley and Crankshaft Front Seal:

Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the cooling fan shroud. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories.
4. Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
5. Using the special tool, remove the crankshaft pulley.





Installation

1. NOTE: If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep and silicone gasket remover. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the Woodruff key slot in the crankshaft pulley.





2. Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.





3. Using a new crankshaft pulley bolt, install the bolt and washer and tighten the bolt in 4 stages.
^ Stage 1: Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
^ Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
^ Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
^ Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
4. Install the accessory drive belt.
5. Install the cooling fan shroud.