Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

* J 37096 Flywheel Holder
* J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
* J 45059 Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front tire and wheel.




5. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and the engine splash shield.
6. Remove the torque converter covers.




7. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.




8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and discard the balancer bolt.





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

9. Install the J 38197-A.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
11. 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.
3. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the new crankshaft balancer bolt.
1. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
2. Use the J 45059 to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.
5. Remove the J 37096.
6. Install the torque converter covers.




7. Install the right engine splash shield and the engine splash shield retainers.
8. Install the right front tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the drive belt.
11. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure.