Crankshaft Pulley Lock Bolt Installation Note

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Set a flathead screwdriver to the drive plate in the position indicated in the figure to lock the crankshaft rotation.

Fig 1: Locking Crankshaft Rotation

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Tighten the new crankshaft pulley lock bolt in four steps.
1. Tighten to 140 N.m {14 kgf.m, 103 ft.lbf}.
2. Loosen 360° (one full turn) in reverse order.
3. Tighten to 47-53 N.m {4.8-5.4 kgf.m, 35-39 ft.lbf}.
4. Tighten 85°-95°.
Install the starter. (See STARTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7] .)