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🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement LAT
Special Tools
•
J 38122-A
Harmonic Balancer Holder
•
J 45059
Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
Install the
J 38122-A
(1), and a breaker bar to the balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating when loosening the balancer bolt.
Remove the
J 38122-A
(1) and breaker bar.
Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Remove the crankshaft balancer.
Installation Procedure
Position the crankshaft balancer.
Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.
Install the
J 38122-A
(1), and a breaker bar to the balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating while tightening the bolt.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to
100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees
using the
J 45059
.
Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement LE5
Special Tools
•
J 38122-A
Harmonic Balancer Holder
•
J 45059
Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
Remove the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.
Use
J 38122-A
to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Remove the crankshaft balancer.
Installation Procedure
Position the crankshaft balancer.
Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.
Use the
J 38122-A
to hold the crankshaft balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating while tightening the bolt.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to
100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees
using the
J 45059
.
Install the drive belt. Refer to
Drive Belt Replacement
.