Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

CRANKSHAFT BALANCER REPLACEMENT


REMOVAL PROCEDURE

^ Tools Required
- J 37096 Flywheel Holder
- J 38197 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
- J 36660 Electronic Torque Angle Meter





1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front tire and wheel.
5. Remove the right engine splash shield.
6. Remove the torque converter cover.
7. Install the J 37096 to hold the flywheel.





8. Remove the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt.





Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.

9. Install the J 38197.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
11. Remove the J 38197


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Coat the engine front cover seal contact area on the crankshaft balancer, and the seal surface with engine oil.
2. Install the crankshaft balancer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt. Use the J 37096 to keep the flywheel from turning.
^ Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.). Use the J 36660 in order to rotate the bolt an additional 76°.
4. Remove the J 37096.
5. Install the torque converter cover.
6. Install the right engine splash shield.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt.
10. Connect the battery ground (negative) cable.