Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE^ Tools Required
- J 28467-A Engine Support Fixture
- J 38416 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
- J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
- J 39411 Flywheel Holder
1. Install the J28467-A.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the crankshaft balancer (5).
3. Remove the torque axis engine mount/bracket assembly.
4. Lower the engine using the support fixture to obtain the clearance for the J 38416 below the body rail.
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
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 41998-B 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 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
- J 39411 Flywheel Holder
1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
2. Install the balancer using the J41998-B.
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 balancer bolt.
^ Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 Nm + 120 degrees (37 ft. lbs. + 120 degrees).
6. Use the balancer legs as a reference for the additional 120 degrees 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. Lower the vehicle.
10. Raise the engine at the J 28467-A.
11. Install the torque axis engine mount/bracket assembly.
12. Install the drive belt.