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132. 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 (Tools and Equipment).




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.




4. Place the crankshaft balancer in position on the crankshaft.
5. Thread the J-41998-B - installer 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.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

9. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) and an additional 150 degrees using the J-45059 - meter.




10. Remove the EN-46106 - tool.