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Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley








The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two-flat of the crankshaft (1). The TDC markings on crankshaft balancer and engine front cover must match.

Install the crankshaft balancer carefully by pressing into position.





Measure the distance (a) between the crankshaft balancer (2) and the mark on the engine front cover (1). The distance (a) should be 5.5 mm (0.21654 in).

Never re-use the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.





Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - crankshaft shock mount retainer(1) and EN-956-1 - extension(2). Use EN-470-B - wrench.

Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to an additional 60° while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - crankshaft shock mount retainer(1) and EN-956-1 - extension(2).