Harmonic balancer removal

Good morning,

I attached the procedure and some pictures for the replacement for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-harmonic-balancer-works

You will need a puller. You can get one at a parts store.

Roy

Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required
J 37096 Flywheel Holder
J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
J 45059 Electronic Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the right front tire and wheel.

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5. Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and the engine splash shield.
6. Remove the torque converter covers.

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7. Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.

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8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and discard the balancer bolt.

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9. Install the J 38197-A.

Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.

10. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
11. Remove the J 38197-A.

Hello again.

You do not have to drop the subframe.

You access it through the right front tire wheel well.

Roy