Crankshaft Pulley: Removal and Installation Procedure

Whatever the car, sooner or later it will have to be repaired. If your car, for example, has a crankshaft pulley deformed, and you need to remove it, then for this you will have to put the "iron horse" on the parking brake, then use a jack to lift the front part of the machine and install it on special supports so as not to fly off From the jack.

Continuing the procedure, remove the front wheel from the right side and remove the crankcase protection, if any. After that, remove the drive belt, which is usually designed for auxiliary units. Before dismantling it, be sure to put a small marking on the belt tape, which will indicate the direction of its rotation.

The next step will be to loosen the bolt, with which the crankshaft pulley is attached , to completely lock it from turning. Such work is best done with an assistant, since you can not cope with this problem yourself. Then ask your assistant to turn on the high gear and at the same time squeeze the brake pedal to the limit. In the case of a model with AT, release one of the torque converter bolts and try to attach the drive disk to the transmission dome using a conventional steel bar and several suitable bolts with washers.

When the motor is removed from the vehicle, it is necessary to lock the flywheel and the drive disk. After this, unscrew the fixing bolt and remove the crankshaft pulley from the journal. Having removed a pulley коленвала the VAZ, you should check up a condition of the epiploon. If it is out of order, then replace it.

Then installation will follow, so review the order of its implementation.

So, to begin with, you must carefully install the crankshaft pulley on the pin. Be sure to make sure that the keyway is correctly seated on the key. Check the full fit of the pulley itself, without damaging the lip of the packing. Then screw the new bolt together with the washer on it.

Then, the crankshaft must be locked from the possibility of turning with the same method as when removing it. After that, tighten the fastening bolt by applying the force of the first stage for this, and pull it to the corners of stages two and three. It is necessary to use a special angle gauge attachment. Alternatively, you can apply reference marks with a paint or a quality marker.

After the passed stages the crankshaft pulley can be considered installed. It remains only to pull the drive belt itself, which is used for auxiliary units, while observing the compliance with its original direction of rotation. Do not forget to install the crankcase protection, and also screw the front right wheel that you removed before starting work. Having lowered a motor vehicle on the ground, that is having removed it preliminary from a jack, do not forget to hold on fastening of a wheel, having enclosed for this purpose the required efforts. Good luck, and also a pleasant and long ride on your car!