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Tools Required

    • J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 309713  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement ..
  2. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the right transmission cover and bolt.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309846  Size: SH
  6. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
  7. Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten
    Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1408889  Size: SH

    Important: Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the first pass only of the balancer installation procedure. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt at second pass, during final assembly.

  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).

  9. Object Number: 1408890  Size: SH
  10. Use the J 41816  (1) and the J 41816-2  (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

  11. Object Number: 1408891  Size: SH
  12. Remove the crankshaft balancer (138).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309846  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • The crankshaft balancer installation and bolt tightening involves a 4 stage tightening process. The first pass ensures that the balancer is installed completely onto the crankshaft. The second, third and fourth passes tighten the NEW bolt to the proper torque.
       • The used crankshaft balancer bolt is used only during the first pass of the balancer installation procedure. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten as described in the second, third and fourth passes of the balancer bolt tightening procedure.

  1. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
  2. Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten
    Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

    Important: The balancer should be positioned onto the end of the crankshaft as straight as possible prior to tool installation.

  3. Position the balancer (138) onto the end of the crankshaft.

  4. Object Number: 1408905  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 41665 in order to install the balancer.
  6. 3.1. Assemble the threaded rod, nut, washer and installer.

    Insert the smaller end of the installer into the front of the balancer.

    3.2. Use a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.
    3.3. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise, until the balancer is started onto the crankshaft.
    3.4. Remove the tool and reverse the installation tool.

    Position the larger end of the installer against the front of the balancer.

    3.5. Use a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.
    3.6. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise, until the balancer is installed onto the crankshaft.
    3.7. Remove the balancer installation tool.

    Object Number: 1408889  Size: SH
  7. Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt (139).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 330 N·m (240 lb ft).

  9. Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.

  10. Object Number: 63245  Size: SH

    Important: The nose of the crankshaft should be recessed 2.4-4.48 mm (0.094-0.176 in) into the balancer bore.

  11. Measure for a correctly installed balancer.
  12. If the balancer is not installed to the proper dimensions, install the J 41665 and repeat the installation procedure.


    Object Number: 1408889  Size: SH
  13. Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (139).
  14. Tighten

    1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a second pass to 140 degrees using the J 45059 .
  15. Remove the J 42386-A .
  16. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  17. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  18. Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  19. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn in Engine Controls - 6.0L.