Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Pulley Replacement

Tools Required

J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder


Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals).
4. Remove the right splash shield.




5. Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using J 8614-01 to prevent crankshaft rotation when loosening the bolt.



Installation Procedure

1. Lubricate the front seal and the sealing surface of the crankshaft pulley with Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft indexing keyway.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using J 8614-01 to prevent crankshaft rotation when tightening the bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 142 N.m (105 lb ft).

4. Install the right splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).