OEM 2004 Chevrolet SSR Harmonic Balancer

2004 Chevrolet SSR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2004 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: The remedy process for replacing the crankshaft balancer requires you to collect six specific tools which include crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) together with crankshaft end protector (J 41816-2) and Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) and crankshaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665) and torque angle meter (J 45059). Initial steps begin with unfastening the air conditioner Drive Belt when present or the accessory Drive Belt when it is absent. Begin by putting the Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) between the engine Flywheel with its teeth facing the components. Then remove the cooling fan followed by the Starter motor. The crankshaft balancer will be removed without requiring any marking procedure. Fasten the Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) with one m10-1.5 x 120 mm and one m10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt while torquing them to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The crankshaft balancer bolt becomes necessary for later reinstallation. The technicians should employ crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) together with crankshaft end protector (J 41816-2) to remove the crankshaft balancer before cleaning it and performing an inspection. Installing the balancer requires a direct alignment to the crankshaft so use the crankshaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665) before commencing. The installer components should be assembled before applying clockwise rotation to the installation tool nut which serves to guide the balancer onto the crankshaft followed by counterclockwise motion to complete the balancer installation. Ensure the used crankshaft balancer bolt becomes tight with 330 nm force (240 ft. Lbs.) before removal to verify that the crankshaft nose has reached 2.4 - 4.48 mm (0.094 - 0.176 inch) into the balancer bore. Repetition of the installation with crankshaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665) may become necessary to secure proper installation. Follow the procedure by tightening the new crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) before using the torque angle meter (J 45059) to torque it to 140 degrees. The procedure for crankshaft position system variation learning should be executed after installing the Starter motor and cooling fan while restoring the accessory Drive Belt and a/c Drive Belt on equipped models with the removal of the Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) and its bolts.