OEM 2009 Chevrolet Impala Harmonic Balancer

2009 Chevrolet Impala Harmonic Balancer Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2009 Chevrolet Impala?

  A: Begin by removing the Drive Belt after which you should raise and support the vehicle before removing the right front tire along with the wheel. Start by uninstalling the right engine splash shield after which you should place adjustable jack stands under the frame. First loosen bolts on the left side frame and take out bolts on the right side frame to enable lowering the right side of the frame for accessing the crankshaft balancer. The j 37096 (Flywheel Holder) must go to the Flywheel before you start to remove the torque converter covers. Cautiously install the j 37096 (Flywheel Holder) to the Flywheel before you remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer. Maintain the bottle caps and washer in alignment through manual bolt removal. The j 41816 (Harmonic Balancer Remover) together with the en 46359 (Puller End Protector) serve to uninstall the crankshaft balancer. Start by applying sealer into the keyway of the crankshaft balancer before positioning it over the crankshaft key. Using the j 29113 (Balancer and Crank Sprocket Installer) thread into the crankshaft. Turn the hex nut located on the j 29113 to properly install the balancer before taking away the tool. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt beginning with the used crankshaft balancer bolt and tightening it to 125 nm (92 lb ft), later reinstalling a new crankshaft balancer bolt which requires first tightening to 125 nm (92 lb ft) and then setting to 130 degrees using the j 45059 (Angle Meter). After removal of j 37096 the Flywheel, reinstall torque converter covers and lift the frame into its normal position before torquing right and left frame bolts to 100 nm (74 lb ft) with extra 90 degrees to be gained with j 45059. Finish the installation with the right engine splash shield and right front tire and wheel followed by lowering the vehicle lastly inserting the Drive Belt.