Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement


Tools Required
* 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. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LAT) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7, LZ4) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
3. Install the J 38122-A (1), and a breaker bar to the balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating when loosening the balancer bolt.
4. Remove the J 38122-A (1) and breaker bar.




5. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.
6. Remove the crankshaft balancer.



Installation Procedure





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




3. Install the J 38122-A (1), and a breaker bar to the balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating while tightening the bolt.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.

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

5. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LAT) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side)Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (LY7, LZ4) (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).