OEM 2006 Chevrolet SSR Harmonic Balancer

2006 Chevrolet SSR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2006 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: Start the replacement by obtaining crankshaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665), crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816), crankshaft end protector (J 41816-2), flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A), and torque angle meter (J 45059). Crank the sequence of component removal starts with removing the accessory Drive Belt and then proceeding to take off the air conditioning Drive Belt if present followed by cooling fan and Starter motor. .alignment of the engine Flywheel teeth must be achieved by Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) teeth. Position the tool of Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) using one m10-1.5 x 120 mm and one m10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt; tighten down both bolts to 50 nm (37 ft.lbs.). You should keep the crankshaft balancer bolt for reuse in the future installation. Use the crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) while employing the crankshaft end protector (J 41816-2) to extract the crankshaft balancer before cleaning and inspection can occur. You should reinstall the Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) for installation purposes. The crankshaft balancer and sprocket installer (J 41665) enables crankshaft balancer installation according to the directed tightening process which begins with applying the existing balancer bolt to achieve 330 nm (240 ft. Lbs.) before bolt removal. Measure the correct positioning of the installed balancer before re-running the installation if needed. The crankshaft balancer bolt installation requires initial torque to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) before adjusting its angle to 140 degrees using torque angle meter (J 45059). To complete the final stage of work replace the Flywheel holding tool (J 42386-A) with Starter motor and cooling fan and accessory Drive Belt and a/c Drive Belt.