OEM Cadillac DeVille Harmonic Balancer

Cadillac DeVille Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

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  Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on Cadillac DeVille?

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  A replacement of the Crankshaft balancer begins with Drive Belt removal before elevating and supporting the vehicle. Start by taking away the right front wheel with a front fascia extension from the wheelhouse before extracting the brace between the engine Oil Pan and transaxle case together with the torque converter cover. First fasten the holder (J 44214) known as flywheel then remove the Crankshaft balancer bolt. The right Engine Mount Bracket needs a suitable jack to maintain support before you remove the nut from its connection to the right Engine Mount Bracket. Suspend the engine assembly to gain access for installing the Crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816) under the body rail. After inserting the remover pilot into the Crankshaft end, remove the Crankshaft balancer using j 41816. Before placing the Crankshaft balancer on its position at the Crankshaft nose you need to check and clean the component. Use the Crankshaft balancer installer (J 41998-B) to install the Crankshaft balancer then clean the bolts with threads on the Crankshaft balancer and apply engine oil to these threads. Beginning by installing the Crankshaft balancer bolt, torque it to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) for the first stage before using the torque/angle meter (J 36660-A) to extend the torque to an additional 120° for the finish. Secure the right Engine Mount to its bracket on the right Engine Mount Bracket using a nut which should be tightened to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). After removing the engine support jack and j 44214 tool you should fasten the torque converter cover and Oil Pan to transaxle brace nuts to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). To finish the installation process you must mount the front fascia extension to the wheelhouse and both right front wheels and drive the vehicle to the ground before installing the Drive Belt.
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  Q: What tools are required to service and repair the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley on Cadillac DeVille?

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  The Harmonic Balancer and Crankshaft Pulley repair process needs j 45059 angle meter (J 45059) along with j 41816 Crankshaft balancer remover (J 41816), j 41998-b Crankshaft balancer installer (J 41998-B) and j 44214 flywheel holder (J 44214). The service process starts by removing the Drive Belt followed by lifting the vehicle and separated right front wheel. Proceed by detaching the front fascia extension from the wheelhouse then remove the brace linking the engine Oil Pan to the transaxle case followed by the torque converter cover removal. Place the j 44214 (J 44214) beneath the Crankshaft and remove its balancer bolt. Before removal place a suitable jack under the engine assembly while you disconnect the right Engine Mount nut from its bracket mount. The technician should start by making room below the body rail with engine assembly lowering and then insert the j 41816 (J 41816) remover pilot into the Crankshaft end to take out the Crankshaft balancer. Perform cleaning operations then inspection of the Crankshaft balancer before mounting it at the Crankshaft's nose. Place the j 41998-b (J 41998-B) across the Crankshaft balancer and proceed with cleansing the bolt threads before applying engine oil to them. The installation process requires a Crankshaft balancer bolt torque of 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) during the first stage before using the j 45059 (J 45059) to apply an additional 120 degrees for the last stage. The right Engine Mount needs to be positioned with its bracket before securing the right Engine Mount with a nut which should be torqued to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Remove the support engine jack with j 44214 (J 44214) then position the torque converter cover followed by the Oil Pan to transaxle brace where bolt tightening reaches 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.). The installation process must end with attaching the front fascia extension to the wheelhouse while also adding the right front wheel and Drive Belt.