Crankshaft Balancer Installation - LE5 or LE9
Special Tools
• | EN-48585 Crankshaft Balancer Guide |
• | EN-48953 Camshaft Actuator Locking Tool |
• | EN 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder |
• | EN 43653 Flywheel Holding Tool |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools : LE5 or LE9 .
Caution: Ensure both components are aligned correctly or serious engine damage will occur.
- Install the EN 38122-A holder into the end of the crankshaft.
- Install the balancer (1) onto the EN-48585 guide . Use care to properly align the keyway and flats on the balancer with the oil pump drive.
Note: EN 43653 locking tool may be used instead of EN 38122-A holder to prevent crankshaft rotation.
- Install the EN 38122-A holder (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Always install a new crankshaft balancer retaining bolt and washer.
- Install a new retaining bolt and washer. Use the EN 38122-A holder and a breaker bar to prevent the crankshaft from rotating when tightening the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus 125 degrees using the EN 45059 meter .
- Install the EN-48953 locking tool (1) and tighten the bolts into the cylinder head. Tighten the EN-48953 locking tool retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Release the timing chain tensioner by applying 45 N·m (33 lb ft) counterclockwise torque to the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Remove the EN-48953 locking tool .
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