Crankshaft Pulley Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove any oil and clean the crankshaft pulley (A), the crankshaft (B), the bolt (C), and the washer (D). Lubricate with new engine oil as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Oil Cleaning Area
Install the crankshaft pulley.
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.
1. Hold the pulley with the holder handle (A) and the pulley holder attachment (B), then tighten the bolt to 37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft) with a torque wrench and heavy duty 19 mm socket wrench (C). If the pulley bolt or crankshaft is new, tighten the bolt to 177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft), then remove the bolt and tighten it to 37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft).
2. Mark the bolt head (D) and the crankshaft pulley (E) as shown, then tighten the bolt an additional 90 ° (The mark on the bolt head lines up with the mark on the crankshaft pulley).
Fig 2: Holding Pulley With Holder Handle

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolts Tightening Angle
When the crankshaft or the pulley bolt is reused: Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt. Do not use an impact wrench.
1. 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).
2. Tighten the bolt an additional 90 °.
Fig 4: Holding Pulley With Holder Handle

Fig 5: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolts Tightening Angle
Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
Install the splash shields (see step 29 ENGINE INSTALLATION ).
Install the front wheels.