I need to change my harmonic balancer, are there any special tools needed? Is this a job that the average backyard mechanic wants to tackle?
May 20, 2010 at 11:21 AM
1999 Oldsmobile Alero harmonic balancer
1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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Hello,
It can be a a job.... A lot will depend on access to the balancer... You may need to remove the engine mount at front of engine and the tranny mounts at front of vehicle and at fire wall. You will also need a 3/4" Impact gun (Electric unless you have an air compressor) to remove the crank pulley bolt. And I believe it will come off fairly easy using a pry bar and carefully prying from back side.
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It can be a a job.... A lot will depend on access to the balancer... You may need to remove the engine mount at front of engine and the tranny mounts at front of vehicle and at fire wall. You will also need a 3/4" Impact gun (Electric unless you have an air compressor) to remove the crank pulley bolt. And I believe it will come off fairly easy using a pry bar and carefully prying from back side.
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May 20, 2010 at 11:34 AM