Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools
* J 24420-C Crankshaft Balancer Remover
* J 38416-2 Crankshaft Button
* J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
* J 45059 Angle Meter
* EN-48018 Flywheel Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the accessory drive belts. Refer to Generator Belt Replacement (Generator Belt Replacement) and to Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement (Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement).
2. Remove the mechanical fan adapter, if equipped. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Replacement (LH2 With V92) (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Remove transmission bell housing inspection hole cover.
5. Install the EN-48018 flywheel holding tool as shown.




6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.




7. Place the J 38416-2 crankshaft button into the end of the crankshaft.
8. Install the J 24420-C on the crankshaft balancer.




9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 24420-C .
10. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection ().

Installation Procedure




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




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




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.

* First Pass
Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
* Final Pass
Tighten the bolt an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 .




6. Remove the EN-48018 .
7. Install the transmission bell housing inspection hole cover.
8. Install the mechanical fan adapter, if equipped. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Bracket Replacement (LH2 With V92) (Service and Repair).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the accessory drive belts. Refer to Generator Belt Replacement (Generator Belt Replacement) and to Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement (Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement).