Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required:

J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Lubricate the seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with engine oil.
Install the crankshaft balancer.
Use J 37096 to hold the flywheel.

Fig 1: Use J 37096 To Hold The Flywheel
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NOTE: Properly align the crankshaft balancer keyway with the crankshaft key before installation. Damage can occur during installation to the crankshaft balancer, crankshaft and/or the installation tool if the components are not properly aligned.
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten:

Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Use J 36660-A to tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 76 degrees

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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