Crankshaft Balancer - Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tools Required: J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder
- Lubricate the front oil seal and sealing surface of the crankshaft balancer. Use Chassis Grease GM P/N United States 1051344, GM P/N Canada 993037 or the equivalent.
- Install the balancer onto the crankshaft indexing keyway. Tap the balancer into place using a rubber or sand filled mallet.NOTE: Do not use the J 36660 Torque Angle Meter to rotate the retaining bolt an additional 90 degrees. The torque capacity of the tool will be exceeded and damage to the tool will result.
Important: Use the J 38122-A to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
- Install the retaining bolt and washer. Tighten the bolt to 175 N.m (129 ft lbs).
- Put a mark on the socket next to one of the four marks on the J 38122-A
.
- This mark will represent the zero point or 0 degrees.
- Tighten the bolt by rotating the socket clockwise 90 degrees.
- At 90 degrees the socket indexes with the next mark on the tool.