To change a balancer, first ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported. Remove the drive belt and any components obstructing access to the balancer, then unbolt and detach the old balancer. Install the new balancer in the correct orientation, torque it to the manufacturer's specifications, and reassemble any removed components before reattaching the drive belt. Finally, start the engine and check for proper operation.
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 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.
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.
You have to pull the balancer and then you have 2 screws holding the crank sensor to the engine block.You will need a puller with 3 small fingers to get the balancer off.Be careful not to bend the tangs on the rear of the balancer.
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.
The harmonic balancer must be removed to change the sensor because the crank position triggering rings on the back of the balancer are entwined with the pick-up, Sorry
change car buy new one
have you tried a 6 point socket?
I tried to change the harmonic balancer of my biuck lesabre 1994, but i can't remove the old one, the bold in the center is very , very tight and i don't know the type of screw, right or left turn.
With a balancer puller tool. With a balancer puller tool.
Remove the belt. Remove the bolt that attaches the harmonic balancer. Rent or purchase a harmonic balancer puller. Follow the Instructions with the puller and remove the old balancer. Install the new balancer making sure to line up the keyway, a little oil helps. Put the retaining bolt back in and tighten to manufacture specs.