Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required
^ EN 46547 Flywheel Holding Tool
^ J41478 Crankshaft Balancer Installer
^ J41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
^ J45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





3. Remove the service slot plug.





Important: The crankshaft balancer does not have a key-way; so the crankshaft could turn when tightening, causing an improper torque.

4. Install the EN 46547 (1) into the flywheel teeth.
5. Lower the vehicle.





6. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.





7. Install the J41816-2 into the end of the crankshaft.

Important: Do not pull on outer edge of the crankshaft balancer.

8. Using a 3 jaw puller, remove the crankshaft balancer.
9. Remove the J41816-2.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer friction washer. This will be located at the end of the crankshaft balancer or on the crankshaft.
11. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the crankshaft balancer friction washer to the end of the crankshaft balancer.





2. Install the crankshaft balancer using the J41478.
3. Remove the J41478.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and a NEW bolt.
Tighten the bolt a first pass to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). Using the J45059 rotate the bolt a final pass an additional 180 degrees.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





6. Remove the EN 46547 (1) from the flywheel teeth.





7. Install the service slot plug.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt.