Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Special Tools

• J 41998-B  Crankshaft Balancer Installer
• J 45059  Angle Meter
• J 44214  Flywheel Holder

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: View of Crankshaft Balancer
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1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Installer
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2. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B  installer.
Fig 3: View of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt Threads
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3. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
   1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
   2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059  meter.
Fig 4: Flywheel Holder Securing Engine Flywheel
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6. Remove the J 44214  holder from the engine block.