Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools
* EN-470-B - Angular Torque Wrench
* EN-956-1 - Extension
* EN-49979 - Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Tools and Equipment).

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove front compartment splash shield right side. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
3. Fix the drive belt tensioner, remove the drive belt from crankshaft balancer and lay aside. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Place collecting basin underneath.
5. Install EN-49979 - crankshaft shock mount retainer to EN-956-1 - extension.




6. Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - crankshaft
shock mount retainer (1) and EN-956-1 - extension (2).




7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (2).
8. Remove the crankshaft balancer (1).

Installation Procedure





Note: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two-flat of the crankshaft (1).

1. Install the crankshaft balancer carefully by pressing into position.




2. Measure the distance (a) between the crankshaft balancer (2) and the mark on the engine front cover (1). The distance (a) should be 5.5 mm (0.21654 in).

Note: Never re-use the crankshaft balancer bolt.

3. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - crankshaft
shock mount retainer (1) and EN-956-1 - extension (2). Use EN-470-B - wrench.
5. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to an additional 60° while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - crankshaft shock mount retainer (1) and EN-956-1 - extension (2).
6. Install the drive belt to the crankshaft balancer and remove the fixing pin. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the front compartment splash shield right side. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check and correct engine oil level.