Essential Guide to Crankshaft Pulleys

⚙️ Every internal combustion engine revolves around its beating heart – the crankshaft. At the forefront of this engineering marvel is the crankshaft pulley, a vital component that ensures your car's smooth operation.

Why the Crankshaft Pulley is Needed

The crankshaft pulley is crucial as it drives the engine's ancillary components, including the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. It converts the crankshaft's rotational motion into a usable force that powers these systems, directly affecting your vehicle's performance and comfort.

How it Works

? Attached to the front of the crankshaft, this pulley rotates in harmony, driven by a serpentine belt. As the engine runs, the pulley efficiently transmits motion, utilizing inertia and a harmonic balancer (if present) to minimize vibrations and prevent engine component wear.

Consequences of a Broken Crankshaft Pulley

Should this vital part fail, you might notice unusual noises, such as rattling or squealing, from the engine bay. Consequently, the alternator might undercharge, the power steering could become stiff, and the A/C may falter, leading to potential engine overheating, excessive vibrations, and severe mechanical failures.

Compatible Car Models

• 4Runner
• Granvia/Grand Hiace
• Hiace/Regiusace
• Hilux
• Hilux Surf
• Hilux/4Runner (4WD)
• Land Cruiser
• Land Cruiser 90
• Land Cruiser Prado
• Land Cruiser S/T, H/T
• Regius/Touring Hiace