OEM 2000 Cadillac Eldorado Harmonic Balancer

2000 Cadillac Eldorado Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado?

  A: The listed tools needed for servicing and repairing the Harmonic Balancer and Crankshaft Pulley include j 36660-a torque/angle meter with j 41816 Crankshaft balancer remover while j 41998-b Crankshaft balancer installer is also necessary along with j 44214 flywheel holder. The service starts with Drive Belt removal while holding the vehicle in the air and unscrewing the right front wheel. The service requires disconnecting the wheelhouse extension from the wheelhouse followed by removal of the engine Oil Pan to transmission case brace and torque converter cover. The professional should install the j 44214 flywheel holder (J 44214) before removing the Crankshaft balancer bolt. A compatible engine support jack should be used to maintain the engine assembly before the right transaxle mount gets removed. Position the j 41816 Crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) pilot into the Crankshaft end after lowering the engine assembly to obtain required workspace. The j 41816 Crankshaft balancer remover should be used for removing the Crankshaft balancer before cleaning and inspecting it. According to the installation process, place the Crankshaft balancer on the engine before lifting the engine assembly to reinstall the right transaxle mount. First remove the engine support jack before fitting in the torque converter cover followed by removal of the j 44214. Position the transmission brace Oil Pan then fasten the bolts at 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) and proceed with installing the right front wheel and wheelhouse extension. The last step of the process involves lowering the vehicle before adding the Drive Belt.