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Crankshaft Balancer Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
- J 36660 Torque Angle Meter





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





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





3. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
5.1 First Pass - Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
5.2 Final Pass - Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 ° using the J 36660.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.