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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley









Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt (139) and tighten to 330 Nm (240 lb ft).

Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.





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

Measure for a correctly installed balancer.

If the balancer is not installed to the proper dimensions, install the J 41665 - installer and repeat the installation procedure.





Note:
There are two crankshaft balancer bolt designs, one has a flanged head, no washer, and the other has a retained rotating washer. There are two different torque specifications for the final pass; the final torque angle is dependent on the bolt design.

Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 Nm (110 lb ft).
Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt 360 degrees.
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass
Balancer bolt with flanged head (1) tighten to 125 degrees using the J 45059 - angle meter.
Balancer bolt with retained rotating washer (2) tighten to 200 degrees using the J 45059 - angle meter.
Remove the J 42386-A - holding tool.