OEM 2000 Chevrolet Camaro Harmonic Balancer

2000 Chevrolet Camaro Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2000 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: The Drive Belt removal is the first step followed by vehicle lifting before starting Harmonic Balancer replacement. Next, remove the Starter motor. Replace the transmission brace bolts (2, 3) in sequence. After that remove the transmission brace before proceeding to unscrew the Flywheel housing inspection cover bolts followed by the cover. The removal process for 4l60-e automatic transmission requires the torque converter cover to be taken off. The Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) provides manifold support for the Flywheel during maintenance. Remove the Harmonic Balancer bolt and the key from the crankshaft. The Harmonic Balancer puller device (J 38197) enables balancer removal with j 38197-2 inverted to expose its leg toward the opposite direction of the balancer while installing silver bolts (J 38197-4) to the balancer before removing j 38197-1, j 38197-2, and j 38197-4. To install the new Harmonic Balancer apply engine oil on its seal surface and position the key slot properly on the balancer relative to the crankshaft before installing the key. Position the Harmonic Balancer bolt with 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) torque then perform an extra 114-degree torque with the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). You should install the Flywheel housing inspection cover with its bolts that need to be tightened at 48 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) into the m49 manual transmission system. Fasten both transmission brace bolts (2, 3) to a torque of 28 nm (21 ft. Lbs.) and follow with bolts which need to be tightened to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The last procedures include reinstalling the Starter motor followed by lowering the vehicle to install the Drive Belt before finalizing with the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure.