Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools

J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).
2. Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Use J 38122-A to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer bolt.
4. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt. Discard the bolt.




5. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Use J 38122-A to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while tightening the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 lb ft) plus 75 degrees.
4. Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side).