Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Special Tools
* EN-6625 - Crankshaft Locking Device
* EN-45059 - Torque Angle Sensor Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the bolt (1).




6. Install the EN-6625 - locking device (2) to lock the crankshaft.
7. Install the bolt (1).




8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
9. Remove the crankshaft balancer (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the crankshaft balancer (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1) and tighten in 3 passes using the EN-45059 - sensor kit :

1. First pass to 95 Nm (70 lb ft).
2. Second pass to 45°.
3. Third pass to 15°.




3. Remove the bolt (1).
4. Remove EN-6625 - locking device (2) to unlock the crankshaft.




5. Install the bolt (1) and tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb ft).
6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the front compartment splash shield. Refer to Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement (Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Close the hood.