Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 36660-A Torque/Angle Meter
- J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
- J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
- J 44214 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the right front wheel.
4. Remove the wheelhouse extension from the wheelhouse.
5. Remove the brace between the engine oil pan and the transmission case.
6. Remove the torque converter cover.





7. Install the J44214 (1).
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.





9. Support the engine assembly with a suitable jack.
10. Remove the nut securing the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
11. Lower the engine assembly to obtain clearance for the J 41816 below the body rail.





12. Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
13. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J41816.
14. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure





1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.





2. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J41998-B.





3. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
5.1. First Pass
^ Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
5.2. Final Pass
^ Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 36660-A.





6. Raise the engine assembly into position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the nut securing the engine mount to the engine mount bracket.
^ Tighten the engine mount nut to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the engine support jack.
9. Remove the J 44214.
10. Install the torque converter cover.





11. Install the oil pan to transmission brace.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the wheelhouse extension in the wheelhouse.
13. Install the right front wheel.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Install the drive belt.