Thanks Will Help, for your detailed procedure in post # 6; however, we should clarify a few things for the OP.
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Originally Posted by Will Help
Remove the pulley from the harmonic balancer. Use a harmonic balancer puller that bolts to the balancer (not a gear puller as it will destroy the balancer) and pull the balancer off the crank. If you are luck it will slip right off with a little tug just ueing your hands. Set the balancer down on it's face! You will understand why later on in the directions.
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On this particular engine, VIN (K) the pulley is an integral part of the balancer and can not be removed! The balancer bolt is installed @ the factory with approximately 150 lbs ft and they also use Locktite on the threads which makes the removal process much more difficult. I use an ¾”air impact with 800 lbs ft rating @ 150 psig. Some folks use a 6-point socket with a long pull-bar with a cheater bar and wedge a large screwdriver in the flywheel to keep the engine from turning.
In addition, the balancer has a “interference-fit” tolerance on the crank and requires the use of a puller designed for this application. (See last pic below) Not all balancer pullers are the same! The correct 3-bolts to use in the front of the balancer are; M6 mm X 1.0 X 80 mm, NOT ¼ X 28 X 3-1/4. If you use a ¼ 28 bolt, you could strip the threads in the balancer. (¼-28 thread is a finer thread count/pitch than the M6 X 1.0) The bolts that come in most kits are not the correct bolts! You will need to find three (Grade-10.9 steel grade) M6 X 1.0 X 80 mm bolts at a hardware store @ less than $1.00 ea. Be sure to use hardened washers also!
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Originally Posted by Will Help
6. Installation is the reverse of the above except you need a special tool, available at some auto parts stores for rent, to gage the proper setting for the CPS. If you noticed the balancer had steel veins in a circular pattern inside.
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The CKPS used on these engines since 1993, is of the non-adjustable type and the dowel pin & bolts are a tight & secure fit. Unless the reluctor rings were bent on your balancer, you can simply bolt the CKPS on the same way the original was installed and reinstall the balancer.
