Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair




Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required
* J 41816-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
* J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
* J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool
* J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (3.6L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (6.0L) (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal (L76) (Overhaul)Crankshaft Balancer Removal (6.2L LS3) (Overhaul).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation (L76) (Overhaul)Crankshaft Balancer Installation (6.2L LS3) (Overhaul).
2. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (3.6L) (Service and Repair)Starter Replacement (6.0L) (Service and Repair).
3. Install the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (Service and Repair).
5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).