Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

REMOVE

- Remove the central bolt securing the fan clutch unit and fan to the water pump pulley; collect the washer and remove the unit.
- Remove the steering pump belt, compressor belt (on cars fitted with air conditioning only) and alternator belt.





Figure 6

- Knock back the locking tabs (1, Fig 6) at,the pulley bolts, turning the crankshaft to improve access to the tabs.

- Remove the four bolts (2, Fig 6) securing the crankshaft pulley to the torsional damper.
- Recover the locking ring and remove the outlet pulleys.
- Remove the large bolt (3, Fig. 6) securing the torsional damper and recover the large plain washer (4, Fig 6).
- Strike the damper (5, Fig 6) with a hide mallet and remove from the crankshaft.

INSPECTION
- Examine the rubber portions of the damper for signs of deterioration and if necessary.
- Fit a new damper.
- Examine the pulley and damper grooves for wear.

NOTE: Drive belts must not bottom in the grooves.

REFIT
- Reverse the removal operations, fitting new tab washers and tightening the bolts to the correct torque.
- Correctly tension the drive belts.