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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

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

    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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  9. 5.1. First Pass

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    5.2. Final Pass

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059 .


    Object Number: 651418  Size: SH
  10. Remove the J 44214 from the engine block.