Crankshaft: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J42065 Crank Hub Holding Tool
- J42098 Crank Hub Torx Socket

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove timing belt.





3. Mount Crank Hub Holding Tool J42065 to crankshaft drive gear with breaker bar.

NOTICE: The crankshaft drive gear bolt is a torque-to-yield bolt. Discard bolt after it has been removed.

4. Use Crank Hub Torx Socket J4209OO to remove crankshaft drive gear bolt.





5. Remove crankshaft drive gear.
6. Inspect front oil seal for damage replace, if necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Install crankshaft drive gear.
2. Install a new crankshaft drive gear bolt.
Torque:
Crankshaft Drive Gear Bolt - L81: 250 N.m (184 ft. lbs.) + 45 degrees + 15 degrees





3. Install timing belt.
4. Reconnect negative battery cable.
Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolts: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)