Tools Required
J 44643 Flywheel Holding
Tool
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right fender wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
In Body Front End.
- Remove the starter motor bolts and set aside. The wiring to the starter
does not require removal.
- Install J 44643
in order
to lock the flywheel.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the upper and lower fan shroud. Refer to
Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement
and
Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. The balancer is a slip fit design and
should slide off. If the balancer can be turned side to side the pin in the crankshaft
is worn and the pin should be replaced.
- If required, clean and inspect the balancer. Refer to
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
- Lightly lubricate the crankshaft balancer
internal hub with clean engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft balancer on the crankshaft.
- Lightly lubricate the crankshaft balancer bolt with clean engine oil.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 353 N·m (260 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove J 44643
.
- Position the starter motor.
- Install the starter motor bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).
- Install the right fender wheelhouse panel. Refer to
Wheelhouse Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the upper and lower fan shroud. Refer to
Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement
and
Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement
in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.