Crankshaft Pulley: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
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This procedure includes steps to lift
the engine. The special tools required to install the crankshaft seal and pulley cannot be installed with the engine in the installed position due to the location of the body front support.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
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NOTE: Underbody shields vary by model.
- Loosen the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: Underbody shields vary by model.
Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: If equipped.
- Loosen the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.
Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts or damage to the engine mount can occur.
Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.
NOTE: Step 8 is for vehicles equipped with a sway bar. Steps 9 thru 11 are for vehicles equipped with a sway bar disconnect. -
- Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar.
- Discard the nuts and bolts.
- Disconnect the sway bar disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
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- Remove the nuts and bolts and lower the sway bar disconnect.
- Discard the bolts.
- Position the sway bar disconnect back so the front bracket holes are on the studs and install the original nuts finger tight to position the sway bar disconnect aside.
- Loosen the transmission mount nuts.
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- Position an adjustable stand under the rear of the engine/transmission. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
- Using the adjustable stand, raise the engine 38 mm (1.5 in).
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NOTE: If further disassembly of the engine will be performed, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for removing the crankshaft front seal, and if necessary, turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.
Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.
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NOTE: Use a universal puller (such as an OTC 6667, or equivalent).
Using a universal puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.