2001 QX4 Crankshaft pulley/Harmonic balancer

[Sami_Sam]

Im getting a loud squealing type sound coming from my crankshaft pulley. Is this something that has to be left to the professionals to replace or can someone with some kind of mechanically inclined common sense do? Has anyone ever changed theirs? Ive changed pulleys, tensioners, belts before...just never messed with crankshaft. Any help will be great!!!! Im tired of hearing that loud annoying sound. I dont want to end up driving the truck off a bridge!

[Towncivilian]

Steps are covered starting on EM-23 of the FSM. Not sure if you need to follow all of the steps in order to remove & replace the crankshaft pulley, though.

[Sami_Sam]

Thanks, I was wondering if anyone ran into any problems in replacing the pulley? Anyone know where i can buy the crankshaft pulley besides the dealer or its website? Ive checked Autozone, Summit Racing, Auto Parts Warehouse, Napa, CarQuest and a few others i cant remember. All i keep finding is the crankshaft pulley for 97-2000 QX4's.

[Towncivilian]

If you provide your VIN, I can give you an exact OEM part number for a crankshaft pulley.

[Sami_Sam]

VIN # JNRDR09Y41W221812

[Towncivilian]

12303-4W001 PULLEY-CRANKSHAFT