How do you remove and install the crankshaft pulley on Lexus RX330?

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the drivebelt. With the parking brake applied and the shifter in Park for automatic or in gear for manual, loosen the lug nuts from the right front wheel, then raise the front of the vehicle and securely support it on jack stands. Remove the right front wheel and the right splash shield from the wheel well. Remove the bolt from the front of the crankshaft, using a breaker bar if necessary due to the tightness of the bolt; a puller base and several spacers can be mounted to the center hub of the pulley to prevent the crankshaft from turning while loosening the pulley retaining bolt. Use a puller that bolts to the crankshaft hub to remove the crankshaft pulley, ensuring the proper adapter is used between the puller screw and the nose of the crankshaft. Depending on the type of puller, it may be necessary to support the engine from above, remove the right side engine mount, and lower the engine for sufficient clearance. To install the crankshaft pulley, slide it onto the crankshaft as far as it will go, then use a vibration damper installation tool to press it onto the crankshaft, ensuring the slot in the hub aligns with the Woodruff key in the crankshaft. The crankshaft bolt can also be used to press the pulley into position. Tighten the crankshaft bolt, and complete the installation by reversing the removal steps.

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- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Pulley, Pulley
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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- 2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.5L | 2GRFE; GSU30L-AWAGKA, GSU30L-CWAGKA, GSU35L-AWAGKA, GSU35L-CWAGKA
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- 2004-2006 Lexus RX330 | STD | 6 Cyl 3.3L | 3MZFE; MCU33L-AWAGKA, MCU33L-CWAGKA, MCU38L-AWAGKA, MCU38L-CWAGKA
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Lexus RX330 Crankshaft Pulley

The Lexus RX330 Crankshaft Pulley serves as the central point in the system of transferring engine torque to important components while dampening vibration from the crankshaft spinning. Bolted to the crank, the Crankshaft Pulley drives one serpentine belt that is applied to run the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor to maintain charge, steering assist, and cooling. By acting as a harmonic balancer twice, the Crankshaft Pulley reduces shaking, which preserves the bearing surfaces inside the engine and on all of the component wheels. Throughout its manufacture, RX330 models employ a solid steel elastomer isolated Crankshaft Pulley, unlike those of earlier generations, which were multi-belt configurations that offer simpler routing, reduced belt quantity, and less slip when changing gears hard. Some years combine this setup with an alternator one way or overrunning decoupler that freewheels on the deceleration side of the system, which provides relief to the tension on the belt, as well as adding years to the Crankshaft Pulley, tensioner, and idler life. Because every Lexus RX330 has this balanced setup, routine checks of the belts will usually ensure that component output is stable. Should the elastomer in the Lexus pulley grow old, belt squeal, dim lights, or warning lamps warn RX330 drivers to replace the unit before vibration reaches other Lexus parts. The use of a genuine factory component ensures the correct damping and fitting for the renewed unit.

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Lexus RX330 Crankshaft Pulley Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Pulley, Crankshaft Timing
13521-20020
Q: How do you remove and install the crankshaft pulley on Lexus RX330?
A:
Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the drivebelt. With the parking brake applied and the shifter in Park for automatic or in gear for manual, loosen the lug nuts from the right front wheel, then raise the front of the vehicle and securely support it on jack stands. Remove the right front wheel and the right splash shield from the wheel well. Remove the bolt from the front of the crankshaft, using a breaker bar if necessary due to the tightness of the bolt; a puller base and several spacers can be mounted to the center hub of the pulley to prevent the crankshaft from turning while loosening the pulley retaining bolt. Use a puller that bolts to the crankshaft hub to remove the crankshaft pulley, ensuring the proper adapter is used between the puller screw and the nose of the crankshaft. Depending on the type of puller, it may be necessary to support the engine from above, remove the right side Engine Mount, and lower the engine for sufficient clearance. To install the crankshaft pulley, slide it onto the crankshaft as far as it will go, then use a vibration damper installation tool to press it onto the crankshaft, ensuring the slot in the hub aligns with the Woodruff key in the crankshaft. The crankshaft bolt can also be used to press the pulley into position. Tighten the crankshaft bolt, and complete the installation by reversing the removal steps.