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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley





The crankshaft balancer installation and bolt tightening involves a four stage tightening process. The first pass ensures that the balancer is installed completely onto the crankshaft. The second, third, and fourth passes tighten the NEW bolt to the proper torque.

The used crankshaft balancer bolt will be used ONLY during the first pass of the balancer installation procedure. Install a NEW bolt and tighten as described in the second, third and fourth passes of the balancer bolt tightening procedure.



Tighten the USED bolt to 330 Nm (240 lb ft).
Remove the USED crankshaft balancer bolt.





The nose of the crankshaft should be recessed 2.4-4.48 mm (0.094-0.176 in) into the balancer bore.

and repeat the installation procedure.





Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (139).

Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).

Tighten the bolt a final pass to 140 degrees using J 45059 - angle meter.