Start by disconnecting the negative battery cable at the battery.
Remove the radiator.
Remove the drive belts and crankshaft pulley.
Remove the Vibration Damper (Harmonic Balancer) bolt. Use a puller and remove the Vibration Damper.
Reverse these instructions to reassemble. (Tighten the Vibration Damper bolt to the correct torque)
They are on the harmonic balancer but are they on the drivers side or on the passenger side?
The flywheel has to be held in place by a holding tool, Remove the mounting bolt, then use a balancer remover to pull the harmonic balancer.
To change the harmonic balancer on a 1999 Pontiac Montana, first, disconnect the battery and remove any obstructions, such as the serpentine belt and crankshaft pulley. Use a harmonic balancer puller to carefully detach the old balancer from the crankshaft. Once removed, clean the crankshaft and install the new harmonic balancer, ensuring it is properly aligned. Finally, reassemble any removed components and reconnect the battery.
With a harmonic balancer puller.
To change the harmonic balancer on a 2001 Chevy Metro, first disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the drive belt. Use a puller tool to remove the old harmonic balancer, then clean the crankshaft and inspect it for damage. Install the new harmonic balancer by aligning it properly and pressing it onto the crankshaft. Finally, reattach the drive belt and reconnect the battery terminal.
To change the harmonic balancer on a 1992 Oldsmobile Ciera, first disconnect the battery and remove the serpentine belt. Then, unbolt the harmonic balancer using a socket wrench and puller, if necessary, to detach it from the crankshaft. Clean the mounting surface, install the new balancer, and torque it to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, reattach the serpentine belt and reconnect the battery.
do the harmonic balancer have a seal for anti-freezer
Harmonic balancer replace
The harmonic balancer is located on the front of the crankshaft
A bad harmonic balancer can cause a knocking noise. The harmonic balancer doesn't actually produce the noise, but it can cause the noise in the engine.
take the serpentine belt off and then take the crank pulley off the balancer and then you will need a puller to get the balancer off the crank.
The harmonic balancer tool is made especially to remove the balancer. Some stores will loan you the tool with a deposit.