OEM 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Harmonic Balancer

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Using j 39914 tightly rotates the tensioner Drive Belt to eliminate tension from the right idler pulley then users must remove the Drive Belt. After easing pressure from the tensioner spring using j 39914 the tool should be removed from its mounting position. The first step includes raising and supporting the vehicle while removing the right front wheel followed by extracting the wheelhouse liner. Set en-49010 into position where the Starter used to be in the Starter mounting holes. The crankshaft balancer bolt and washer need removal while constantly watching to prevent damage to the part from using a power tool. The crankshaft balancer should be removed by using j 41816-a together with en 46359. The keyway of the new balancer requires sealer gm p/n 12378521 for installation before placing it on the crankshaft key followed by j 29113 crankshaft installation. The installation of the balancer happens after rotating the hex nut found on j 29113 followed by removing j 29113. The used crankshaft balancer bolt should be installed first before tightening it to 125 nm followed by installation of a new bolt which requires a torque level of 125 nm as a starting point before reaching 130 degrees using j 45059. Reinstall the Starter and the wheelhouse liner and the right front wheel after removing en-49010 from the Starter mounting holes. Then lower the vehicle. Safe insertion of Drive Belt requires a centered position on all pulleys except the right idler pulley followed by tensioner rotation using j 39914 until the Drive Belt reaches position then gentle release of j 39914 to let the tensioner contact the belt before j 39914 removal. End the procedure by demonstrating Drive Belt alignment across all pulleys after removing j 39914.