Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma and 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
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Important: If only replacing the crankshaft pulley, do not remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan.
- Remove the fan shroud. Refer to FAN SHROUD REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley bolts.
- Remove the hub bolt and washer from the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the crankshaft pulley.NOTE: To prevent damage to the end of the crankshaft when using a crankshaft balancer removal tool install a bolt in the crankshaft. Use a shorter bolt with the same threads as the crankshaft balancer bolt. This bolt will allow a place for the tool to push against. The shorter bolt is to keep from going past the threads in the crankshaft and damaging the crankshaft threads.
- Position the J 24420-C puller tool onto the crankshaft hub.
- Turn the center puller screw clockwise in order to remove the hub from the crankshaft.
- Inspect the crankshaft hub for damage. Replace if necessary.
- Remove the key from the crankshaft.
- Inspect the crankshaft key for damage. Replace if necessary.