Tools Required

J 39046 Crankshaft Balancer Remover

Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery.



2. Remove the fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (Lower VIN 1) in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove drive belt from the vehicle. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
4. Raise the vehicle and support with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



5. Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolts.
6. Remove the crankshaft pulley.



7. Remove the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt and washer from the crankshaft.



8. Using the J 39046 Crankshaft Balancer Remover/ Installer, remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.

Important: Before installing the crankshaft balancer, check the oil seal contact area for grooving and roughness. Replace the crankshaft balancer if necessary.




1. Tap the crankshaft balancer into place with a mallet.
2. Make sure that the key is in place.
3. Make sure that the crankshaft balancer is completely installed on the crankshaft.

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.

4. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer to the crankshaft.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 270 N·m (200 lb ft).




5. Install the crankshaft pulley and pulley bolts to the crankshaft.

Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

6. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
7. Install the drive belt in the vehicle. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .



8. Install the fan shroud to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement (Lower VIN 1) .
9. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement .