OEM 2005 Cadillac DeVille Harmonic Balancer

2005 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2005 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: Initially remove the Drive Belt before you raise and securely support the vehicle to change the Crankshaft balancer. The maintenance process starts by taking off the right front wheel followed by the front fascia extension from the wheelhouse and the engine Oil Pan brace to the transaxle case and the torque converter cover. After installing the flywheel holder (J 44214) you should remove the Crankshaft balancer bolt. Support the engine assembly by using a suitable jack and detach the nut between the right Engine Mount and its bracket. Place the Crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) underneath the body rail while lowering the engine assembly before installing the remover pilot into the end of the Crankshaft to remove it with the j 41816. Nist the Crankshaft balancer for any damage during preparation to mount it on the Crankshaft front section. Secure the Crankshaft balancer with the Crankshaft balancer installer (J 41998-B) then clean the bolt threads on the Crankshaft balancer before applying engine oil on them. The Crankshaft balancer bolt requires initial tightening to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) until the angle meter (J 45059) reaches 120 degrees. Mount the engine assembly before installing the right Engine Mount nut into its bracket and tighten it to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). After removing the engine support jack and j 44214 install the torque converter cover as well as the Oil Pan to transaxle brace by tightening all bolts to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). Put in place the front fascia extension to the wheelhouse then place the right front wheel before lowering the vehicle and installing the Drive Belt.