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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (LAF)

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

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

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Use EN-38122-A - holder 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 EN-38122-A - holder 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 to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees using the EN-45059 - meter.
5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).