Do pulleys need to be replaced?
Generally, idler pulleys will eventually require a replacement. All engine pulleys are extremely important to the function of your engine and replacing them is no small task. If you have any of these issues, bring your vehicle to an ASE certified auto shop such as Ferber’s Tire and Auto for an inspection.
Can you remove the pulley on a Honda Civic?
With the bolt removed, you should be able to just pull off the crankshaft pulley. If your Civic has the drive belt still attached, you’ll need to remove it before pulling off the crankshaft pulley. You’ll need to loosen the alternator retaining bolt in order to relieve tension on the belt.
How do you jack up a Honda Civic?
Use a two-post lift if that’s an option. If it’s not and you’re doing this in the driveway, just set the car up on jack stands. Remove the passenger’s side wheel. The crankshaft pulley is the single, large pulley at the bottom of the engine. Figure 1. Diagram of the jacking points. (Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Civic – Honda-Tech.com)
How do you replace the crankshaft on a Honda Civic?
The first step is to lift the front end of the car. You’ll want to get it as high as possible. Use a two-post lift if that’s an option. If it’s not and you’re doing this in the driveway, just set the car up on jack stands. Remove the passenger’s side wheel.
How do you unbolt a crank pulley bolt?
Attach a 17mm socket and attempt to unbolt the crank pulley bolt. In order for this to work, you’ll need an impact gun with more than 600 lb/ft of breakaway torque. If you have one handy, try it out. If it doesn’t work, then use a crank bolt removal tool. If the impact gun didn’t work, the next step is to use the crank bolt removal tool.
With the bolt removed, you should be able to just pull off the crankshaft pulley. If your Civic has the drive belt still attached, you’ll need to remove it before pulling off the crankshaft pulley. You’ll need to loosen the alternator retaining bolt in order to relieve tension on the belt.
Use a two-post lift if that’s an option. If it’s not and you’re doing this in the driveway, just set the car up on jack stands. Remove the passenger’s side wheel. The crankshaft pulley is the single, large pulley at the bottom of the engine. Figure 1. Diagram of the jacking points. (Related Article: How to Jack Up Your Civic – Honda-Tech.com)
How to replace crankshaft bolt on Honda Civic?
Use a paint can opener tool (Figure 5) if you have it. Slip the hook end of the tool into gap between the seal and the block. Then yank it out. When installing a new seal, make sure it is flush with the block the way the old one was.
Attach a 17mm socket and attempt to unbolt the crank pulley bolt. In order for this to work, you’ll need an impact gun with more than 600 lb/ft of breakaway torque. If you have one handy, try it out. If it doesn’t work, then use a crank bolt removal tool. If the impact gun didn’t work, the next step is to use the crank bolt removal tool.
How do I know if my pulley is bad?
Signs of a Bad Idler Pulley
- Squealing. When the engine is idling, a bad pulley may make a squealing sound.
- Frozen. The bearings in a pulley may cause the pulley to freeze or in some cases hard to spin.
- Belt Travel.
- Pulley Mounting.
How much does it cost to replace pulley?
The total price to replace the idler pulley typically ranges between $80 and $200, with the parts ranging between $40 and $90, and the total labor cost averaged between $40 and $110.
How long does it take to change a pulley?
Replacing the pulley should only take an hour or two, and the parts will vary in cost from one type of car to the next. How many parts need to be replaced and how long the repairs take will depend on how severe the damage is. If the pulley is simply loose, then replacing it will be simple and straightforward.