2. Crankshaft Balancer Removal

TOOL REQUIRED
^ J 41816 Harmonic Balancer Remover
^ J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
^ J 42386 Flex plate Holding Tool

NOTE: Note the position of the crankshaft balancer before removal. The balancer does not use a key or keyway for positioning. Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the balancer before component removal. The crankshaft balancer must be reinstalled to the original position. If replacing the harmonic balancer, note the location of any existing balance weights (if applicable). Install new balance weights into the new harmonic balancer (if applicable). Harmonic balancer weights must be installed into the new balancer in the same location as the old balancer. A properly installed balance weight will be either flush or below flush with the face of the balancer. Do not reuse the harmonic balancer bolt. Install a NEW harmonic balancer bolt during assembly. Make sure that the teeth of the flex plate holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flex plate.





1. Install the flex plate holding tool and bolts. Tighten the flex plate holding tool bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





2. Remove the harmonic balancer bolt. Do not discard the harmonic balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.
3. Mark or scribe the harmonic balancer and the end of the crankshaft. Note the balancer installed position on the crankshaft for assembly.





4. Use the harmonic balancer remover and the crankshaft end protector in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
5. Remove the flex plate holding tool and bolts.





6. Note the position of harmonic balancer weights (if applicable).
7. Clean the balancer in solvent.

WARNING: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

8. Dry the component with compressed air.
9. Inspect the harmonic balancer for the following:
^ Loose or improperly installed balance weights; A properly installed balance weight should be installed until flush or below flush with the face of the balancer.
^ Worn, grooved, or damaged hub seal surface; A harmonic balancer hub seal surface with excessive scoring, grooves, or other damage must be replaced. Minor imperfections on the hub seal surface may be removed with polishing compound or a fine grade emery cloth.

NOTE: In order of the belt to track properly, the belt grooves should be free of all dirt or debris.

^ Dirty or damaged belt grooves; The balancer belt grooves should be free of any nick, gouges, or other damage that may not allow the belt to track properly. Minor imperfections may be removed with a fine grade file.
^ Worn, chunking, or deteriorated rubber between the hub and pulley