Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required

J 37096 Flywheel Holder. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 45059 Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Lubricate the seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with engine oil.

IMPORTANT: The crankshaft position sensor system variation learn procedure must be completed whenever the crankshaft is replaced.

Install the crankshaft balancer.
Use J 37096 to hold the flywheel.

Fig 1: Holding Flywheel

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NOTE: Refer to Special Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Use J 45059 to tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 76 degrees.

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt

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