Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required
^ J45059 Angle Meter
^ J41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
^ J41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
^ J44214 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner.
3. Remove the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
4. Remove the transaxle to engine brace.





5. Remove the torque converter cover bolt.
6. Remove the torque converter cover.





7. Install the J44214 (1).
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
9. Support the frame with a suitable adjustable jack.
10. Loosen the right side frame bolts.
11. Lower the frame in order to obtain clearance for the J41816 below the body rail.





12. Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
13. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J41816.

Installation Procedure





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





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





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.
^ Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
^ Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 120 degrees using the J45059.

6. Raise the frame into position.
7. Tighten the right side frame bolts.
8. Remove the support(s) from the frame.





9. Remove the J44214 (1).





10. Position the torque converter cover.
11. Install the torque converter cover bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).





12. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
13. Install the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the right front wheelhouse liner.
15. Install the drive belt.