Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Remover and Installer





1. Disconnect the battery negative cables from the batteries.

NOTICE: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.

2. Remove the upper fan shroud from the radiator.
3. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands.
5. Remove the lower fan shroud from the radiator.
6. Remove the drive belt pulley from the crankshaft balancer.





7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
8. Using the J 23523-F, remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
9. Remove the crankshaft key from the crankshaft, if necessary.





10. Remove the tool from the crankshaft balancer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Remover and Installer





1. Install the crankshaft key to the crankshaft, if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Use a small amount of RTV sealer in order to seal the crankshaft key to the crankshaft.

2. Install the stud to the crankshaft and thread the stud fully into the tapered hole in the crankshaft.
3. Install the crankshaft balancer (external) over the end of the crankshaft.
4. Install the bearings, washer, and the nut to the crankshaft using the following procedures:
5. Turn the nut to pull the crankshaft balancer (external) into place.
6. Use the J 23523-F to install the crankshaft balancer on the crankshaft.
7. Remove the J 23523-F.





8. Install the crankshaft balancer (external) bolt and washer.
^ Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





9. Install the drive pulley to the crankshaft balancer.
^ Tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the lower fan shroud to the radiator.
11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
12. Install the drive belt on the vehicle.
13. Install the upper fan shroud to the radiator.
14. Connect the battery negative cables to the batteries.