OEM 2010 Buick LaCrosse Harmonic Balancer

2010 Buick LaCrosse Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on 2010 Buick LaCrosse?

  A: The crankshaft balancer replacement begins by removing the right front wheelhouse liner followed by Drive Belt removal. The Starter should be removed after you position the engine support fixture. Insert the en-46106 (Flywheel Holding Tool) through the Starter mounting hole and drive the engine approximately two inches with the help of the engine support fixture. After discarding the crankshaft balancer bolt proceed by installing j-38416-2 (Crankshaft Button) at the crankshaft nose. Begin the removal process of the crankshaft balancer off the crankshaft by applying torque to the center bolt of the j-41816 (Crankshaft Balancer Remover). The installer process requires you to use the en-46106 (Flywheel Holding Tool) to secure the flywheel afterward installing the crankshaft balancer with the j-41998-b (Crankshaft Balancer Installer) combined with its bearing and nut and washer component but maintain dry sealing surfaces. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft while lubricating its hub bore and tighten the j-41998-b (Crankshaft Balancer Installer) nut until the large washer meets the crankshaft end after ensuring 10 threads from the installer engage the balancer. Insert a new crankshaft balancer retaining bolt together with washer while tightening it to 100 nm (74 lb ft) followed by an additional 150 degrees utilising the j-45059 (Angle Meter). Proceed with removing the en-46106 (Flywheel Holding Tool) while reinstalling the Starter component as well as the Drive Belt and right front wheelhouse liner before removing the engine support fixture.