VUE FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Tools Required
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EN 46359 Puller End Protector
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J 29113 Balancer and Crank Sprocket Installer
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J 37096 Flywheel Holder
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J 41816 Harmonic Balancer Remover
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J 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
Notice: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation
procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft
balancer.
1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair) .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
) .
4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair) .
5. Install adjustable jack stands under the frame.
6. Loosen the left side frame bolts and remove the right side frame bolts.
7. Using the jack stands, lower the right side of the frame in order to access the crankshaft balancer.
8. Remove the torque converter covers.
9. Install the J 37096 to the flywheel in order to prevent flywheel rotation.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.
