Crankshaft pulley / vibration damper — removal and installation
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see Engine electrical systems).
2. Remove the drivebelt (see Tune-up and routine maintenance).
3. With the parking brake applied and the shifter in Park (automatic) or in gear (manual), loosen the lug nuts from the right front wheel, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands. Remove the right front wheel and the right splash shield from the wheel well.
4. Remove the bolt from the front of the crankshaft. A breaker bar will probably be necessary, since the bolt is very tight (see illustration).
11.4 A puller base and several spacers can be mounted to the center hub of the pulley to keep the crankshaft from turning as the pulley retaining bolt is loosened — install the socket over the crankshaft bolt head before installing the puller, then insert the extension through the center hole of the puller
5. Using a puller that bolts to the crankshaft hub, remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft (see illustration).
11.5 When using a puller on the crankshaft pulley, be sure to use the proper adapter between the puller screw and the nose of the crankshaft
Note: Depending on the type of puller you have it may be necessary to support the engine from above, remove the right-side engine mount and lower to engine to gain sufficient clearance to use the puller.
Caution: Do not use a jaw-type puller — it will damage the pulley/damper assembly.
6. To install the crankshaft pulley, slide the pulley onto the crankshaft as far as it will slide on, then use a vibration damper installation tool to press the pulley onto the crankshaft. Note that the slot (keyway) in the hub must be aligned with the Woodruff key in the end of the crankshaft and that the crankshaft bolt can also be used to press the crankshaft pulley into position.
7. Tighten the crankshaft bolt to the torque listed in this Chapter’s Specifications.
8. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal.