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Crankshaft Pulley Replacement

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
4. Remove the front part of the right front wheelhousing lining. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
5. Remove the drive belt and pulley cover. Refer to Drive Belt and Pulley Cover Removal .



6. Apply tension to the drive belt tensioner (1) with a suitable spanner on the holder (2) by rotating anti-clockwise.
7. Install the EN-48952 holding pin (3).
8. Remove the drive belt from the crankshaft pulley.
9. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .



10. Install the EN-50432 flywheel fixing (1) to counterhold the crankshaft.



11. Loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt with the EN-50436 remover (1).



12. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft pulley bolt (3) and washer (2).
13. Remove the crankshaft pulley (1).

1. Install the crankshaft pulley (1).
2. Install the NEW crankshaft pulley bolt (3) and washer (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt (3) in 2 steps.

•	First step: 120 N·m (89 lb ft).

•	Second step: +90°. Use EN-470-B meter .

4. Remove the EN-50432 flywheel fixing .
5. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement .
6. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft pulley.



7. Apply tension the drive belt tensioner (1) with a suitable spanner on the holder (2) by rotating anti-clockwise.
8. Remove the EN-48952 holding pin (3).
9. Relieve tension from the drive belt tensioner (1) and allow the tensioner to slide back slowly.
10. Inspect the drive belt for correct seat.
11. Install the drive belt and pulley cover. Refer to Drive Belt and Pulley Cover Installation .
12. Install the front part of the right front wheelhousing lining. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
13. Install the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .