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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools
* J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder
* J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Use J 38122-A to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer bolt.
3. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.




4. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.




3. Use the J 38122-A to hold the crankshaft balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating while tightening the bolt.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees using the J 45059 .

5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).