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Crankshaft Balancer Installation




Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Special Tools

* EN-470-B - Angular Torque Wrench

* EN-956-1 - Extension

* EN-49979 - Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.





Note: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two-flat of the crankshaft (1).

1. Install the crankshaft balancer by carefully pressing into position.




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

Note: Never re-use the crankshaft balancer bolt.

3. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.

4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) while holding the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979 - retainer (1) and EN-956-1 - extension (2) in the following order:

1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 Nm (111 lb ft).

2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to an additional 60 degrees, using EN-470-B - wrench.