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.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right front fender wheelhouse panel (1).
- 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.
- 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 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).
- Raise the vehicle.
- 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 right front
fender wheelhouse panel (1).
- 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 battery negative cables. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.