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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Tool EN 46106
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  1. The EN 46106  must be installed onto the flywheel. See Special Tools .
  2. Use the J 41998-B  , nut, bearing and washer to install the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Lubrication & Non-Lubrication Areas On Crankshaft Balancer
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    IMPORTANT: Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The crankshaft balancer is installed into a dry seal.
  3. Apply lubricant to the inside of the crankshaft balancer hub bore.
    4. Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 41998-B
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  4. Place the crankshaft balancer in position on the crankshaft.
  5. Thread the J 41998-B  in the crankshaft. See Special Tools . Ensure you engage at least 10 threads of the J 41998-B  before pressing the crankshaft balancer in place. See Special Tools .
  6. Push the crankshaft balancer into position by tightening the nut on the J 41998-B  until the large washer bottoms out on the crankshaft end. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the J 41998-B  . See Special Tools .
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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  8. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  9. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059  . See Special Tools .

    10. Fig 5: View Of Tool EN 46106
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  10. Remove the EN 46106  . See Special Tools .
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