Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 24420-C Crankshaft Balancer Remover
- J 38416-2 Crankshaft Button
- J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
- J 45059 Angle Meter
- EN 46326 Flywheel Holding Tool

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the accessory drive belts.
2. Remove the mechanical fan adapter, if equipped.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





4. Remove the starter motor.
5. Install the EN 46326 .





6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.





7. Place the J 38416-2 crankshaft button into the end of the crankshaft.
8. Install the J 24420-C on the crankshaft balancer.





9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 24420-C .

Cleaning and Inspection
Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure





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





2. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B .





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

5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
1. First Pass
Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
2. Final Pass
Tighten the bolt an additional 120° using the J 45059 .





6. Remove the EN 46326 .
7. Install the starter motor.
8. Install the mechanical fan adapter, if equipped.
9. Install the accessory drive belts.
10. Lower the vehicle.