Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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Install a new diamond washer.

NOTE: Do not install the crankshaft pulley bolt at this time.

NOTE: Apply clean engine oil on the seal area before installing.

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley And Hole

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Position the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft with the hole in the pulley at the 6 o'clock position.

NOTE: Only hand-tighten the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

NOTE: This step will correctly align the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.

Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt

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Install a 6 mm x 18 mm bolt through the crankshaft pulley and thread it into the front cover.

NOTE: The crankshaft must remain in the Top Dead Center (TDC) position during installation of the pulley bolt or damage to the engine can occur. Therefore, the crankshaft pulley must be held in place with the Crankshaft Damper Holding Tool and the bolt should be installed using hand tools only.

NOTE: Do not reuse the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Fig 3: Remove/Install Crankshaft Pulley Bolt

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Install a new crankshaft pulley bolt. Use the Crankshaft Damper Holding Tool and a suitable 1/2- in drive hand tool to hold the crankshaft pulley, tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.

Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt
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Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 5: View Of Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 6: View Of Camshaft Alignment Plate
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NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise one and three-fourths turns.
Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 7: View Of Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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NOTE: Only turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation.

Fig 8: View Of Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg

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Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the crankshaft contacts the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

NOTE: Only hand-tighten the bolt or damage to the front cover can occur.

Fig 9: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt

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Using the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt, check the position of the crankshaft pulley.
- If it is not possible to install the bolt, the engine valve timing must be corrected by repeating this procedure.
Install the Camshaft Alignment Plate to check the position of the camshafts.
- If it is not possible to install the Camshaft Alignment Plate, the engine valve timing must be corrected by repeating this procedure.
Fig 10: View Of Camshaft Alignment Plate
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Remove the Camshaft Alignment Plate.

Fig 11: View Of Camshaft Alignment Plate
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Remove the 6 mm x 18 mm bolt.

Fig 12: View Of Crankshaft Pulley Alignment Bolt
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Remove the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Fig 13: View Of Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg
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Install the engine plug bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
Fig 14: Remove/Install Engine Plug Bolt
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Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 2.5L article.
Install the front RH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to TIRES & WHEELS article.
Install the valve cover. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER in this service information.
Using the scan tool, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure, following the on-screen instructions.