Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools
* EN 46359 Puller End Protector
* J 29113 Balancer and Crank Sprocket Installer
* J 37096 Flywheel Holder
* J 41816 Harmonic Balancer Remover
* J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

Caution: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the Engine Support Fixture, supporting the right hand lift hook only.
3. Remove engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Service and Repair)
4. Lower the engine using the engine support fixture.
5. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the torque converter covers.
8. Install the J 37096 to the flywheel in order to prevent flywheel rotation.




9. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.





Caution: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.

10. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816 and EN 46359 .

Installation Procedure




1. Apply sealer to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Specifications).
2. Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.

Caution: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.

3. Thread the J 29113 into the crankshaft.
4. Rotate the hex nut on the J 29113 in order to install the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft.
5. Remove the J 29113 from the crankshaft.




6. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and the bolt.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

7. Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten to 125 Nm (92 lb ft).
8. Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.
9. Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.

* Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 125 Nm (92 lb ft).
* Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to 130 degrees using the J 45059 .

10. Remove the J 37096 from the flywheel.
11. Install the torque converter covers.
12. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Raise the engine using the engine support fixture.
16. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Service and Repair)
17. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).