OEM Cadillac DTS Harmonic Balancer

Cadillac DTS Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on Cadillac DTS?

  A:

  Begin Crankshaft balancer replacement by removing the Drive Belt together with the right front wheelhouse liner before proceeding to detach the transaxle to engine brace bolts and the brace itself. The first step is to remove the torque converter cover bolt and cover itself. Using the flywheel holder (J44214) secure it and proceed by taking out the Crankshaft balancer bolt. Position a suitable adjustable jack to support the frame while you ease the right side frame bolts and lower the frame down to accommodate Crankshaft balancer remover (J41816). Install the remover pilot into the Crankshaft end before using the Crankshaft balancer remover (J41816) as an instrument to extract the balancer from its position. Position the new Crankshaft balancer onto the Crankshaft nose before inserting it through the Crankshaft balancer installer (J41998-B) until it reaches correct position. After applying engine oil to the threads of the Crankshaft balancer bolt users need to install it while first tightening to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) followed by a 120-degree final pass with the angle meter (J45059). Replace the frame into its original position after tightening the right side frame bolts then eliminate the flywheel holder (J44214). The torque converter cover now gets positioned onto its place while you secure the cover bolt which requires a torque of 12 nm (106 inch lbs.). End the procedure by installing the transaxle then engine brace hardware using 47 nm torque (35 ft. Lbs). Proceed with the right front wheelhouse liner attachment and finish with the Drive Belt installation.