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117. Crankshaft Balancer Installation




Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Special Tools
* J 41998-B - Crankshaft Balancer Installer
* J 45059 - Angle Meter
* J 44214 - Flywheel Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).




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




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




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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 - meter.




6. Remove the J 44214 - holder from the engine block.