Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

- Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder
- J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller
- J 45059 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 retainers and the engine splash shield.
6. Remove the torque converter covers.





7. Install the J 37096 to prevent the flywheel from turning.
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and discard the 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 new crankshaft balancer bolt. Use the J 45059 to prevent the flywheel from turning.

Tighten
1. Tighten the bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).
2. Use the J 45059 to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.

4. Remove the J 45059.
5. Install the torque converter covers.





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.