Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required

EN 46337 Camshaft Sprocket/Crankshaft Balancer Holder. See Special Tools .
J 45059 Angle Meter or SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

Fig 1: View Of Bolt, Balancer & Guide

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Clean all oil from the balancer (228), guide (236), bolt (227) and crankshaft.
Lubricate the threads of the bolt (227) with clean engine oil.
Install the guide (236), balancer (228) and bolt (227). Install the guide with the concave surface facing the balancer.

Fig 2: Using Breaker Bar To Hold The Balancer

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Use the EN 46337 and a breaker bar in order to retain the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the balancer bolt.
Tighten:
1. Tighten the bolt a first pass to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
2. Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 60 degrees using the J 45059 or the SA9140E .