OEM 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Harmonic Balancer

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: Begin crankshaft balancer replacement by employing tool j 39914 (Serpentine Belt Tensioner Unloader) to rotate the Drive Belt tensioner which will ease the Drive Belt tension from the right idler pulley. You should relax the j 39914 to unwind tensioner spring pressure before you extract it from the tensioner. Start by elevating and supporting the vehicle and removing both right front wheel followed by the wheelhouse liner. Use proper installation methods to prevent damage when removing the crankshaft balancer bolt along with its washer. The crankshaft balancer removal process requires the combination of j 41816-a (Crankshaft Balancer Remover) and en 46359 (Puller End Protector). Shift the new balancer over the crankshaft key as you apply gm p/n 12378521 sealer (Canadian P/N 88901148) into its keyway. The j 29113 (Balancer and Crank Sprocket Puller) should be installed on the crankshaft for balancer installation through hex nut rotation. Install first the old crankshaft balancer bolt until it reaches 125 n.m (92 lb ft) torque, afterwards change the bolt for a new one and apply torque to 125 n.m (92 lb ft) followed by an additional 130-degree tightening using the j 45059 (Angle Meter). Reinstall the wheelhouse liner after reinstalling the right front wheel and lower the vehicle while carefully checking that the Drive Belt rest in the proper center of all pulleys except the right idler pulley. You should use the j 39914 tool to release the tensioner first, apply the Drive Belt onto the right idler pulley, then safely release the tensioner while the j 39914 remains in place for driver belt alignment verification.