Crankshaft Pulley: Installation

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NOTE: Seal surfaces must be free of dirt and oil.

Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the end of the keyway slot.

Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket & Sealant To Keyway Slot
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NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surface of the crankshaft pulley with SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Pulley

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Using the special tool, install the crankshaft pulley.
Install the bolt and the washer and tighten in four stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 120 N.m (12.2 kgf.m , 86 ft.lbf).
- Stage 2: Loosen 360 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten to 50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 ft.lbf).
- Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
  
  Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Pulley
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Install the splash shield.

Fig 4: Installing Splash Shield
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Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .