OEM 2001 Buick LeSabre Harmonic Balancer

2001 Buick LeSabre Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on 2001 Buick LeSabre?

  A: Service and repair operations for the Harmonic Balancer require three specific tools which include torque angle meter (J 36660-A) along with Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) and crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A). Start the procedure by taking off both the Drive Belt and right front tire together with its wheel. You should use the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) for holding the Flywheel during the procedure. Then remove the balancer bolt while making sure the pulley stays attached to the balancer because they service as one assembly. The crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A) removes the crankshaft balancer through pulley attachment of 1/4 inch bolts which need to be screwed in 1/4 inch. The crankshaft balancer must first get cleaned until you start inspecting it for installation. Install the crankshaft balancer after applying engine oil on its sealing surface while you maintain the Flywheel in position with the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096). Fasten the crankshaft balancer bolt with 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) of torque before completing it with 76° measured by the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Complete the installation by putting back the right front tire and wheel together with the Drive Belt and conduct the ckp system variation learn procedure.