Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the air conditioner condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the starter motor to gain access to the engine flywheel. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .
- Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
Important:
• For manual transmission applications, note the position of the crankshaft
balancer before removal. The balancer does not use a key or keyway for positioning.
Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the balancer before component removal.
The crankshaft balancer must be installed to the original position. If replacing the
crankshaft balancer, note the location of any existing balance weights, if applicable.
Install new balance weights into the new crankshaft balancer, if applicable. Crankshaft
balancer weights must be installed into the new balancer in the same location as the
old balancer. A properly installed balance weight will be either flush or below flush
with the face of the balancer. • Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft
balancer bolt during final assembly. • Ensure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth
of the engine flywheel.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important:
• Note the position of the crankshaft balancer before removal, on manual
transmission applications. The balancer does not use a key or keyway for positioning.
Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the balancer before removal. The crankshaft
balancer must be installed to the original position. If replacing the crankshaft balancer,
note the location of any existing balance weights, if applicable. Install new balance
weights into the new crankshaft balancer, if applicable. Crankshaft balancer weights
must be installed into the new balancer in the same location as the old balancer.
A properly installed balance weight will be either flush or below flush with the face
of the balancer. The crankshaft balancer installation and bolt tightening involves a 4 stage
tightening process. The first pass ensures that the balancer is installed completely
onto the crankshaft. The second, third and fourth passes tighten the new bolt to the
proper torque. The used crankshaft balancer bolt will be used only during the first pass of
the balancer installation procedure. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten
as described in the second, third and fourth passes of the balancer bolt tightening
procedure. • Ensure the teeth of the tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.
Important:
• Align the scribe mark on the balancer with the scribe mark on the crankshaft. • The balancer should be positioned onto the end of the crankshaft as straight
as possible prior to tool installation.
- Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
- Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the A/C drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
- Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Install the radiator assembly. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
