Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Puller and Installer

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine)Battery Cable Replacement (Positive Cable) Service and RepairBattery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the upper fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the drive belt from the vehicle. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Raise the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair in General Information.
5. Remove the lower fan shroud from the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.




6. Remove the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer.




7. Remove the crankshaft bolt and washer from the crankshaft.




8. Use the J 23523-F to remove the crankshaft balancer
9. Remove the J 23523-F from the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required: J 23523-F Crankshaft Balancer Puller and Installer


Important: 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 tools) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer will destroy the balance and will have to be replaced.


1. Install the crankshaft balancer to the end of the crankshaft.




2. Install J 23523-F to the crankshaft balancer.
3. Use the J 23523-F and install the crankshaft balancer to the crankshaft.
4. Remove the tool from the crankshaft balancer.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer to the crankshaft. Make sure that when installing the crankshaft bolt and washer, the curve part of the washer (2) is facing away from the engine block.

Tighten the crankshaft bolt to 149 Nm (110 lb ft).




6. Install the crankshaft pulley to the crankshaft.
7. Install the crankshaft pulley bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 58 Nm (43 lb ft).

8. Install the lower fan shroud to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the drive belt on the pulley. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement Service and Repair.
11. Install the upper fan shroud to the radiator. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement Service and Repair in Engine Cooling.
12. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Engine)Battery Cable Replacement (Positive Cable) Service and RepairBattery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) Battery Cable Replacement (Negative Cable to Frame) in Engine Electrical.