Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
^ J28467-A Engine Support Fixture
^ J 38416 Harmonic Balancer Remover
^ J 39344 Harmonic Balancer Installer
^ J 39411 Flywheel Holder





1. Install the J 28467-A.





2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the power steering pulley (1).





3. Remove the torque axis engine mount/bracket assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
4. Lower the engine using the support fixture to obtain the clearance for the J38416 below the body rail.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





6. Remove the brace between the engine oil pan and transmission case.





7. Secure the flywheel in order to prevent crankshaft rotation. Use the J 39411.
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
9. Place the J 39344 in the end of the crankshaft.





10. Position the ends of the legs of the J 38416 onto the backside of the balancer inner hub.
11. Tighten the center screw on the puller until the balancer pulls clear of the crankshaft end.
12. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 39344 Harmonic Balancer Installer
- J 39411 Flywheel Holder





1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
2. Install the balancer using the J 39344.
3. Clean the balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the balancer bolt threads.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the dampener bolt.
^ Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 Nm + 120° (37 ft. lbs. + 120°).





6. Use the balancer legs as a reference for the additional 120° of rotation. Make a mark on the balancer bolt flange in line with the centerline of one balancer spoke. Turn to the next spoke.
7. Remove the flywheel holder.





8. Install the oil pan to transaxle brace.
^ Tighten the four oil pan to transaxle brace bolts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).

9. Install the frame to body bolts.
^ Tighten the frame to body bolts to 192 Nm (142 ft. lbs.).

10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Raise the engine at the J 28467-A.





12. Install the torque axis engine mount/bracket assembly. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.





13. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.