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Old 10-12-2015, 06:32 AM   #30
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You will need a puller that grabs the balancer from the inner frame so to speak. GG technics make one but they are pricey.
If you have an air gun you can take out the crank bolt easily, but usually most guns wont fit unless you take out the radiator. By the way, electro fans and accessories belt needs to be out. I am assuming that there are how to's elsewhere for these, but sing out if you need help.

I find it quicker by hand.
Underneath the inspection plate for the torque converter is a hole where you can access the ring gear. You can jam this up with a large screwdriver with one hand and using a breaker bar, you can crack the bolt. 22mm bolt.
When pulling the balancer out, it will slide over the bolt, but not the washer. Take the washer out and put the bolt back in for the puller to press up against and you can get the balancer out.
Change your crank seal if it is leaking.
Silicone on the keyway of the crank, fit the new balancer and use the bolt and washer to press back in. 125nm is the torque spec and yes you will need to jam up the ring gear when torqueing the balancer bolt.
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