Tools Required
J 44643 Flywheel Holding
Tool
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the starter motor and set aside.
The wiring to the starter does not require removal.
- Install the J 44643
in the
starter motor opening in order to hold the engine from turning.
- Remove the cooling layer. Refer to
Cooling Layer Removal
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove a crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer.
The balancer is a slip fit and should slide off.
- Inspect the pin in the crankshaft for wear.
During removal if the balancer could be turned side to side the pin is worn.
- Replace the pin in the crankshaft if worn.
- Clean the crankshaft balancer in suitable cleaning solvent and air dry.
- Inspect for cracking, belt drive surface
damage, or other damage to the crankshaft balancer.
- Inspect the crankshaft balancer keyway for crankshaft pin wear.
- Replace the crankshaft balancer if damage is found.
Installation Procedure
- Lightly lubricate the crankshaft balancer
internal hub with engine oil.
- Install the crankshaft balancer on the crankshaft.
- Lightly lubricate the crankshaft balancer bolt with 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 with plain washer to 363 N·m (278 lb ft).
- Remove the J 44643
.
- Install the starter motor and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the starter motor bolts to 78 N·m (58 lb ft).
- Install the cooling layer. Refer to
Cooling Layer Installation
in Engine Cooling.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.