System Operation and Component Description: Operation

The crankshaft pulley and torsional vibration damper assembly is attached to and rotates with the crankshaft. The pulley provides the drive for the accessory drive belts which in turn provides rotational power for the front mounted accessory components such as the generator, the A/C, the coolant pump and the supercharger. The belt tensioner in each belt maintains the drive belt at the correct tension.