How to replace the harmonic balancer on Buick LaCrosse?

The replacement process of the crankshaft balancer starts by removing the accessory Drive Belt first. Second step involves raising the vehicle for support. You should use the Harmonic Balancer puller (J 41816-A) to extract the crankshaft balancer. The replacement process requires installation of the crankshaft balancer followed by accessory Drive Belt reinstallation before lowering the vehicle.

How to replace the harmonic balancer on Buick Regal?

The first step to replace the crankshaft balancer begins with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the Drive Belt. Climb the vehicle before removing the right front wheel and tire and right engine splash shield keepers and the splash shield. Secondly remove the torque converter covers. You should employ the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to immobilize the Flywheel before removing the crankshaft balancer bolt and discarding it. Maintenance of the Crankshaft Pulley and balancer should happen jointly because separation between them is not recommended. Put on the crankshaft balancer remover (J 38197-A) to extract the crankshaft balancer from the system before removing the tool itself. Before installation the engine front cover seal surface on the crankshaft balancer requires engine oil treatment together with the corresponding seal area. Subsequently install the crankshaft balancer. The next step requires use of the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to cover the Flywheel. The service requires installing a new crankshaft balancer bolt which needs to be tightened to 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) followed by using the torque angle meter (J 36660-A) to rotate the bolt another 76°. The service requires removal of the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to reinstall the torque converter covers followed by right engine splash shield and retainers before installing the right front tire and wheel and lowering the vehicle to complete the operation by installing the Drive Belt. To finish the service run the ckp system variation learn procedure.

How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Buick LeSabre?

Service and repair operations for the Harmonic Balancer require three specific tools which include torque angle meter (J 36660-A) along with Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) and crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A). Start the procedure by taking off both the Drive Belt and right front tire together with its wheel. You should use the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) for holding the Flywheel during the procedure. Then remove the balancer bolt while making sure the pulley stays attached to the balancer because they service as one assembly. The crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A) removes the crankshaft balancer through pulley attachment of 1/4 inch bolts which need to be screwed in 1/4 inch. The crankshaft balancer must first get cleaned until you start inspecting it for installation. Install the crankshaft balancer after applying engine oil on its sealing surface while you maintain the Flywheel in position with the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096). Fasten the crankshaft balancer bolt with 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) of torque before completing it with 76° measured by the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Complete the installation by putting back the right front tire and wheel together with the Drive Belt and conduct the ckp system variation learn procedure.

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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 12583151
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- Other Name: Damper, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance Pulley; Engine Crankshaft and Camshaft Balancer.
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 2011-2013 | CXL, GS, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L FLEX, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Balance
Part Number: 12618249
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- Other Name: Pulley-Water Pump; Serpentine Belt Drive Kit; Water Pump Pulley; Pulley
- Replaced by: 19367394
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2005-2009 | CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1996-2005 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Lucerne | 2006-2008 | CX, CXL | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1996-2005 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1996-2004 | 25th Anniversary Edition, Custom, Gran Sport, GS, GSE, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 12571619
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- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Balancer
- Replaced by: 12578069
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Rainier | 2004 | CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Buick Balancer
Part Number: 25203989
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- Other Name: Pulley; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Encore GX | 2024 | Preferred | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 12702118
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- Other Name: Pulley; Vibration Damper; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 12565992
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LaCrosse | 2005-2007 | CXS | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Rendezvous | 2004-2006 | CX, CXL, CXL Plus, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 55512745
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- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Encore GX | 2020-2023 | Essence, Preferred, Select | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 12707253
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- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Encore GX | 2020-2024 | Avenir, Essence, Preferred, Select, Sport Touring | 3 Cyl 1.3 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 12578069
$118.42 MSRP: $186.33
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- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 12571619
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Rainier | 2004-2007 | CXL, CXL Plus | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Buick Pulley
Part Number: 14023148
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Pulley Assembly, Engine Crankshaft; Pulley, Engine Crankshaft
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984-1989 | Estate Wagon, Limited, Park Avenue | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
- LeSabre | 1984-1990 | Collector's Edition, Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 88960262
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- Other Name: Damper, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Balance; Pulley; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 24503067
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1993 | Custom, Limited, Special | 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Skylark | 1993 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 12634105
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer
- Replaces: 12576652, 12553112
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Rainier | 2004-2007 | CXL, CXL Plus | 8 Cyl 5.3 L GAS
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Buick Pulley
Part Number: 560328
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley Assembly- (3 Groove 7.320 Pd); Pulley, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Pulley, Fan And Coolant Pump; Pulley, Engine Crankshaft
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Electra | 1984 | Estate Wagon | 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- LeSabre | 1984 | Custom, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Regal | 1985-1987 | Base, Limited | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 88960263
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 24504738
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 1995 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1995 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 88959268
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Engine Crankshaft and Camshaft Balancer.
- Replaces: 24501201
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 1992 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1991-1992 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Reatta | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1990-1992 | Custom, Gran Sport, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1991-1993 | Luxury | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 12498527
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Balancer Kit, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Balancer
- Replaces: 12339997
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Century | 1989-1990 | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Skylark | 1989-1991 | Base, Custom, Gran Sport, Limited, Luxury Edition | 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 12563267
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 24504737, 24507558
Fits the following Buick Models:
- LeSabre | 1995-1999 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Park Avenue | 1995-1999 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1996-2004 | Custom, Gran Sport, GS, Limited, LS, LSE, Olympic Gold Edition | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1995-1997 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 12563268
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 24507560
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Park Avenue | 1996-1999 | Base, Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regal | 1997-2004 | 25th Anniversary Edition, GS, GSE | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Riviera | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Vibration Damper
Part Number: 10146878
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Regal | 1993 | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 10027439
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Pulley
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Skyhawk | 1984 | Custom, Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Buick Crankshaft Pulley
Part Number: 88960259
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Pulley; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
- Replaces: 24501752
Fits the following Buick Models:
- Park Avenue | 1992 | Ultra | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS

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Buick Harmonic Balancer Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Crank Pulley
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Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on Buick LaCrosse?
A: The replacement process of the crankshaft balancer starts by removing the accessory Drive Belt first. Second step involves raising the vehicle for support. You should use the Harmonic Balancer puller (J 41816-A) to extract the crankshaft balancer. The replacement process requires installation of the crankshaft balancer followed by accessory Drive Belt reinstallation before lowering the vehicle.
Crankshaft Pulley
12563267
Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on Buick Regal?
A: The first step to replace the crankshaft balancer begins with disconnecting the negative Battery Cable followed by removing the Drive Belt. Climb the vehicle before removing the right front wheel and tire and right engine splash shield keepers and the splash shield. Secondly remove the torque converter covers. You should employ the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to immobilize the Flywheel before removing the crankshaft balancer bolt and discarding it. Maintenance of the Crankshaft Pulley and balancer should happen jointly because separation between them is not recommended. Put on the crankshaft balancer remover (J 38197-A) to extract the crankshaft balancer from the system before removing the tool itself. Before installation the engine front cover seal surface on the crankshaft balancer requires engine oil treatment together with the corresponding seal area. Subsequently install the crankshaft balancer. The next step requires use of the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to cover the Flywheel. The service requires installing a new crankshaft balancer bolt which needs to be tightened to 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) followed by using the torque angle meter (J 36660-A) to rotate the bolt another 76°. The service requires removal of the Flywheel holder (J 37096) to reinstall the torque converter covers followed by right engine splash shield and retainers before installing the right front tire and wheel and lowering the vehicle to complete the operation by installing the Drive Belt. To finish the service run the ckp system variation learn procedure.
Crankshaft Balance
12618249
Q: How to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Buick LeSabre?
A: Service and repair operations for the Harmonic Balancer require three specific tools which include torque angle meter (J 36660-A) along with Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) and crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A). Start the procedure by taking off both the Drive Belt and right front tire together with its wheel. You should use the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096) for holding the Flywheel during the procedure. Then remove the balancer bolt while making sure the pulley stays attached to the balancer because they service as one assembly. The crankshaft balancer puller (J 38197-A) removes the crankshaft balancer through pulley attachment of 1/4 inch bolts which need to be screwed in 1/4 inch. The crankshaft balancer must first get cleaned until you start inspecting it for installation. Install the crankshaft balancer after applying engine oil on its sealing surface while you maintain the Flywheel in position with the Flywheel holding tool (J 37096). Fasten the crankshaft balancer bolt with 150 nm (111 ft. Lbs.) of torque before completing it with 76° measured by the torque angle meter (J 36660-A). Complete the installation by putting back the right front tire and wheel together with the Drive Belt and conduct the ckp system variation learn procedure.