Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement


Tools Required
* J 45059 Angle Meter
* J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
* J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
* J 44214 Flywheel Holder



Removal Procedure





1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Drive Belt Replacement) .
2. Remove the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
3. Remove the transaxle to engine brace.




4. Remove the torque converter cover bolt.
5. Remove the torque converter cover.




6. Install the J 44214 (1).
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
8. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement) .
9. Support the frame with a suitable adjustable jack.
10. Loosen the right side frame bolts.
11. Lower the frame in order to obtain clearance for the J 41816 below the body rail.




12. Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
13. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816 .



Installation Procedure





1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.




2. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B .




3. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

* Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
* Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 .


6. Raise the frame into position.
7. Install the right side frame bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 181 N.m (133 lb ft).

8. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement) .
9. Remove the support(s) from the frame.




10. Remove the J 44214 (1).




11. Position the torque converter cover.
12. Install the torque converter cover bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).





13. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
14. Install the transaxle to engine brace bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

15. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Drive Belt Replacement) .