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127. Crankshaft Balancer Installation




Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Special Tools

* EN 46106 - Engine Flywheel Holding Tool

* J 41998-B - Crankshaft Balancer Installer

* J 45059 - Angle Meter

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




1. The EN 46106 - tool must be installed onto the flywheel.

2. Use the J 41998-B - installer, nut, bearing and washer to install the crankshaft balancer.





Note: Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The crankshaft balancer is installed into a dry seal.

3. Apply lubricant to the inside of the crankshaft balancer hub bore (1).





Note: Ensure the key (1) located on the top of the crankshaft is correctly installed in the crankshaft. Failure to adhere to this may cause engine damage.

4. Slide the crankshaft balancer (2) into position on the crankshaft.




5. Thread the J 41998-B - installer (1) in the crankshaft. Ensure you engage at least 10 threads of the J 41998-B - installer before pressing the crankshaft balancer in place.

6. Push the crankshaft balancer into position by tightening the nut on the J 41998-B - installer until the large washer bottoms out on the crankshaft end.

7. Remove the J 41998-B - installer.




8. Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution:
This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

9. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.

1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 - meter.




10. Remove the EN 46106 - tool.