Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required
* J 37096 Flywheel Holder
* J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller
* J 45059 Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the wheel house liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement (4T65-E - Automatic Transaxle).
4. Install the J 37096 to prevent the flywheel from turning.
5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and discard the bolt.





Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.


6. Install the J 38197-A.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. Remove the J 38197-A.

Installation Procedure




1. Coat the engine front cover seal contact area on the crankshaft balancer, and the seal surface with engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft balancer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the new crankshaft balancer bolt. Use the J 45059 to prevent the flywheel from turning.

Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft) plus an additional 76 degrees using the J 45059.

4. Remove the J 45059.
5. Install the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement (4T65-E - Automatic Transaxle).
6. Install the wheel house liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn (Programming and Relearning).