Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (Automatic Transmission)

Special Tools

* EN-6625 - Crankshaft Locking Device

* EN-45059 - Angle Meter

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

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .

4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.





5. Remove the bolt (1).





6. Install the EN-6625 - locking device (2) to lock the crankshaft.

7. Install the bolt (1).





8. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).

9. Remove the crankshaft balancer (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Install the crankshaft balancer (2).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution:
Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

2. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten in 3 passes using the EN-45059 - meter:

1. First pass to 95 Nm (70 lb ft).

2. Second pass to 45°.

3. Third pass to 15°.





3. Remove the bolt (1).

4. Remove EN-6625 - locking device (2) to unlock the crankshaft.





5. Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).

6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.

7. Install the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .

8. Lower the vehicle.

9. Close the hood.