How to replace the harmonic balancer on Cadillac STS?

Initiate crankshaft balancer replacement by detaching accessory drive belts and mechanical fan adapter in case there is one. First raise and support the vehicle before you remove the Starter motor. When replacing the crankshaft balancer bolt you must first apply the flywheel holding tool (EN 46326). The crankshaft balancer remover (J24420-C) must be connected to the crankshaft balancer after inserting the crankshaft button (J38416-2) into the end of the crankshaft. The crankshaft balancer needs cleaning followed by an inspection before the installation on the crankshaft nose. The crankshaft balancer installer (J41998-B) will press the balancer into position followed by cleaning the bolt threads before applying(engine) oil to them. Begin by tightening the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) using the first sequence before completing the bolt installation with an extra 120 degrees rotation through the angle meter (J45059). You should remove the flywheel holding tool (EN 46326), reassemble the Starter motor after positioning the mechanical fan adapter if present (if equipped) and installing accessory drive belts before the vehicle drop.

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- Other Name: Balancer, Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
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- 2008-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Balancer, Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
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- 2005-2007 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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- Other Name: Balancer, Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Balance; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
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- 2005-2010 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Crank Pulley Part Number: 12603533
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- Other Name: Pulley; Vibration Damper; Balancer, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer
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- 2006-2009 Cadillac STS | V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS

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Indeed, STS Harmonic Balancer is another important element that speaks a lot about Cadillac's focus on quality and championship. Thus Harmonic Balancer as a vibration controlling component of the car provides vibration isolation of the engine and also moderates the vibrations produced during the function of combustion chamber. This component has a strong structure where a metal hub connected to the crankshaft, it it by a thick Inertia ring and a rubber flex ring, and all work together to balance the crankshaft by rotating in the opposite direction. The Cadillac STS has undergone a variety of harmonic balancer types: conventional and the viscous fluid kind for stock as well as the customized engines. These aspects improve the Cadillac STS's effectiveness and security in the automotive industry; therefore, it can be considered as one of the best options. Significantly, performance balancers undergo rigorous test along safety standards and some of them integrated with features such as the Cadillac STS's 360-degree timing mark for fine-tuning of the car and with this, Cadillac STS's performance was effectively enhanced. This allows Harmonic Balancer to work with a variety of STS models where ever placed ensuring that drivers get the best of the STS Harmonic Balancer without worrying of the type of engine. As for the Cadillac STS which has been always approving its luxurious design and superior equipment the harmonic balancer is one of the vital components. Hence, the Harmonic Balancer maintains to be amongst the most crucial features than works on improving the engine performance and safety among others which continue to make Cadillac to stand as one of the most recognized luxury car manufacturers.

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Q: How to replace the harmonic balancer on Cadillac STS?
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Initiate crankshaft balancer replacement by detaching accessory Drive Belts and mechanical fan adapter in case there is one. First raise and support the vehicle before you remove the Starter motor. When replacing the crankshaft balancer bolt you must first apply the flywheel holding tool (EN 46326). The crankshaft balancer remover (J24420-C) must be connected to the crankshaft balancer after inserting the crankshaft button (J38416-2) into the end of the crankshaft. The crankshaft balancer needs cleaning followed by an inspection before the installation on the crankshaft nose. The crankshaft balancer installer (J41998-B) will press the balancer into position followed by cleaning the bolt threads before applying(engine) oil to them. Begin by tightening the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 nm (37 ft. Lbs.) using the first sequence before completing the bolt installation with an extra 120 degrees rotation through the angle meter (J45059). You should remove the flywheel holding tool (EN 46326), reassemble the Starter motor after positioning the mechanical fan adapter if present (if equipped) and installing accessory drive belts before the vehicle drop.