OEM 2007 Cadillac XLR Harmonic Balancer

2007 Cadillac XLR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2007 Cadillac XLR?

  A: First obtain the required replacement tools which include j 45059 angle meter (J 45059) j 41816 crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) j 41998-b crankshaft balancer installer (J 41998-B) as well as en 46326 flywheel holding tool (EN 46326). The replacement process begins with Water Pump and generator Drive Belt removal followed by supercharger Drive Belt removal and ending with air conditioning and power steering Drive Belt removal. After raising the vehicle start removing power steering gear as well as Starter motor components. Use en 46326 installer to remove the crankshaft balancer bolt. After inserting the remover pilot into the crankshaft end you should attach the j 41816 to the crankshaft balancer for removal. Avoid letting your oil pump drive friction washer detach from the crankshaft balancer due to its possible removal with the balancer. Perform inspection and cleaning procedures on the crankshaft balancer before its installation. Before installation position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft with the oil pump drive to crankshaft balancer friction washer already in place. The j 41998-b tool will allow you to press the crankshaft balancer into position while cleaning the bolt threads and adding engine oil to them. The first torque on the crankshaft balancer bolt reaches 50 n.m (37 lb ft) using j 45059 but the total process stops at 120 degrees of additional turning. The completion steps include reinstallation of the steering gear and subsequent lowering of the vehicle while removing en 46326 then reinstalling the Starter motor followed by restoring the air conditioning along with power steering Drive Belt and supercharger Drive Belt and Water Pump and generator Drive Belt.