Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

* J-41816 - Crankshaft Balancer Remover

* J 41816-2 - Crankshaft End Protector

* J 42386-A - Flywheel Holding Tool

* J-41665-A - Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary).

2. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L77) Radiator ReplacementRadiator Replacement (LFX) Radiator Replacement.

3. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

4. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement.

5. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L77) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LFX) Service and Repair.

6. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation (L98, LS2, L76, L77) 99. Crankshaft Balancer Installation.

2. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L77) Service and RepairStarter Replacement (LFX) Service and Repair.

3. Install the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement.

4. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory.

5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L77) Radiator ReplacementRadiator Replacement (LFX) Radiator Replacement.

6. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary).