OEM 2005 Buick Rendezvous Harmonic Balancer

2005 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2005 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The crankshaft balancer replacement process begins by taking off the Drive Belt before raising and supporting the vehicle. Begin with removing the right front wheel together with the tire before taking away the right engine splash shield. A utility stand must be positioned under the frame right side rail to support the combined frame and powertrain structure before removing the two bolts that secure the frame right side. Lower the frame with the utility stand until you reach the crankshaft balancer location. Before installing the inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer onto the hub you must use rubber type material according to specific protocols that prevent damage to the crankshaft balancer tuning. The crankshaft balancer puller j 24420-c must be utilized to remove the crankshaft balancer. First remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. Before applying sealer gm p/n 12345739 or an equivalent to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer, thoroughly clean and inspect it. An operator should position the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft key using the j 29113 crankshaft balancer installer. Place the crankshaft balancer washer together with a new crankshaft balancer bolt and torque it to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.) before continuing toward an extra 72-degree torque angle using a meter. Insert the crankshaft balancer through the key on the crankshaft while using the crankshaft balancer installer (J 29113). Then position the crankshaft balancer in its correct location. After removing the installer place the frame right side bolts, engine splash shield, and right front tire and wheel. Finally lower the vehicle and reinstall the Drive Belt.