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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer position prior to removal. Do not reuse the crankshaft balancer bolts. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.


    Object Number: 220583  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  4. Object Number: 208464  Size: SH
  5. Remove the right closeout cover and bolt.

  6. Object Number: 341084  Size: SH
  7. Unsnap the oil cooler lines from the clip at the generator.

  8. Object Number: 208321  Size: SH
  9. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator.
  10. Remove the power steering cooler, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement in Steering.

  11. Object Number: 260154  Size: SH
  12. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 260154  Size: SH
  1. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
  2. Install the power steering cooler, if removed. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement in Steering.

  3. Object Number: 208321  Size: SH
  4. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the oil cooler line connections to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 341084  Size: SH
  6. Snap the oil cooler lines into the clip at the generator.

  7. Object Number: 208464  Size: SH
  8. Install the right closeout cover and bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the closeout cover bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  10. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  11. Lower the vehicle.

  12. Object Number: 220583  Size: SH
  13. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .