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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 45059 Angle Meter
    • J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
    • J 44214 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1662583  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
  2. Remove the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
  3. Remove the transaxle to engine brace.

  4. Object Number: 1662586  Size: SH
  5. Remove the torque converter cover bolt.
  6. Remove the torque converter cover.

  7. Object Number: 650536  Size: SH
  8. Install the J 44214  (1).
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  10. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  11. Support the frame with a suitable adjustable jack.
  12. Loosen the right side frame bolts.
  13. Lower the frame in order to obtain clearance for the J 41816 below the body rail.

  14. Object Number: 52031  Size: SH
  15. Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
  16. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816 .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 350288  Size: SH
  1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.

  2. Object Number: 53637  Size: SH
  3. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B .

  4. Object Number: 350291  Size: SH
  5. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
  6. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
  7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  8. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  9. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
        • Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 .
  10. Raise the frame into position.
  11. Install the right side frame bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 181 N·m (133 lb ft).

  13. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  14. Remove the support(s) from the frame.

  15. Object Number: 650536  Size: SH
  16. Remove the J 44214  (1).

  17. Object Number: 1662586  Size: SH
  18. Position the torque converter cover.
  19. Install the torque converter cover bolt.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 1662583  Size: SH
  21. Install the transaxle to engine brace.
  22. Install the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  24. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.