Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure

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

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Battery Disconnect/Connect) in Starting and Charging.
2. Remove the fan shroud assembly.
3. Remove the drive belt.





4. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.





5. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolts.
6. Remove the crankshaft pulley.

Notice: To prevent damage to the end of the crankshaft when using a crankshaft balancer removal tool install a bolt in the crankshaft. Use a shorter bolt with the same threads as the crankshaft balancer bolt. This bolt will allow a place for the tool to push against. The shorter bolt is to keep from going past the threads in the crankshaft and damaging the crankshaft threads.





7. Use the J 23523-F to remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. Clean and inspect all parts.

Installation Procedure

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





1. Use J 23523-F to install the crankshaft balancer.





2. Install the crankshaft pulley.
3. Loosely install the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
4.1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
4.2. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Install the fan shroud assembly.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.