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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools

* EN-38122-A - Crankshaft Balancer Holder

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) Service and Repair.

2. Remove the wheel - front right side. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

3. Remove front wheelhouse liner - right side.


4. Remove the front compartment splash shield.





5. Use the EN-38122-A - holder(1) to counterhold the crankshaft.





6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (2) while counter hold the crankshaft.

7. Remove the crankshaft balancer (1).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the crankshaft balancer (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten a first pass to 150Nm(111 lb ft). Use the EN-38122-A - crankshaft balancer holder(1) to counterhold the crankshaft.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to an additional 100 degrees, using the EN-45059 - meter. Use the EN-38122-A - crankshaft balancer holder(1) to counterhold the crankshaft.

4. Install the engine splash shield - right side.

5. Install front wheelhouse liner - right side.

6. Install the wheel - front right side. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

7. Lower the vehicle.