Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder
- J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
- J 36660-A 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.
6. Remove the torque converter cover.





7. Install the J 37096 to hold the flywheel.





8. Remove the crankshaft balancer retaining 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.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt. Use the J 37096 to keep the flywheel from turning.
- Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660-A in order to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.





4. Remove the J 37096.
5. Install the torque converter cover.





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