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J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Remover and Installer

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 173172  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement .
  3. Notice: To prevent damage to the end of the crankshaft when using a crankshaft balancer removal tool install a bolt in the crankshaft. Use a shorter bolt with the same threads as the crankshaft balancer bolt. This bolt will allow a place for the tool to push against. The shorter bolt is to keep from going past the threads in the crankshaft and damaging the crankshaft threads.

  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

  5. Object Number: 188055  Size: SH
  6. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolts and pulley.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 4059  Size: SH
  8. Using J 23523-F , remove the crankshaft balancer.
  9. 5.1. Install the J 23523-F plate and bolts onto the crankshaft balancer.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    5.2. Install the J 23523-F forcing screw into the plate.
    5.3. Rotate the J 23523-F forcing screw clockwise in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
  10. Remove the J 23523-F from the crankshaft balancer.

  11. Object Number: 334258  Size: SH
  12. Note the position and length of any crankshaft balancer weights, if necessary.
  13. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer, if necessary. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 334258  Size: SH
  1. Apply a small amount of grease to the crankshaft front cover seal sealing surface if reusing the seal.
  2. Important: The length and location of the weight(s) must be the same as the original.

  3. Ensure that the crankshaft balancer weight(s) is installed in the proper location, if necessary.

  4. Object Number: 188059  Size: SH

    Notice: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.

  5. Apply a small amount of adhesive into the crankshaft balancer keyway in order to seal the crankshaft balancer keyway and crankshaft joint. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  6. Align the keyway of the crankshaft balancer with the crankshaft balancer key.
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.
  8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 4065  Size: SH
  9. Using J 23523-F , press the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft.
  10. 6.1. Install the J 23523-F plate and bolts onto the front of the crankshaft balancer.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    6.2. Install the J 23523-F forcing screw into the end for the crankshaft.
    6.3. Install the J 23523-F bearing, the washer, and the nut onto the forcing screw.
    6.4. Rotate the J 23523-F nut clockwise until the crankshaft balancer hub is completely seated against the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring.
  11. Remove the J 23523-F .

  12. Object Number: 188055  Size: SH
  13. Install the crankshaft pulley and bolts. Finger tighten all bolts until snug in order to fully seat the pulley.
  14. Tighten the bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).


    Object Number: 342203  Size: SH
  16. Ensure that the crown of the crankshaft balancer washer (2) is faced away from the engine.

  17. Object Number: 173172  Size: SH
  18. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

  20. Install the cooling fan. Refer to Fan Replacement .
  21. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .