How do you remove harmonic balancer from crankshaft?

Step 3: Remove the harmonic balancer bolt. Remove the harmonic balancer bolt by using the strap wrench to hold the balancer still while loosening the bolt with a socket and ratchet handle or breaker bar. It will be very tight, so pull hard. Step 4: Remove the harmonic balancer unit. Use the gear puller to remove the harmonic balancer unit.

How does a harmonic balancer seal work on an engine?

This seal is constructed with a metal outer ring a rubber lip seal using a small circular spring which holds tension on the lip seal as it rides against the sealing surface of the harmonic balancer hub. A harmonic balancer or dampener is a weighted circular part unit used to help an engine run smoothly and keep in balance. What Goes Wrong?

What happens when the harmonic balancer goes bad?

The harmonic balancer is specifically designed to absorb harmonic engine vibrations as engine speeds rise. If the harmonic balancer gets too old or fails and can no longer properly absorb the harmonic vibrations, the engine will shake excessively.

Where are the crank seals located on a car?

Your engine has two crank seals; one seal is located at the front of the engine, behind the crankshaft harmonic balancer, and one is located at the back of the engine, behind the flywheel. This article will focus on how to replace the front crankshaft seal.

How can I keep a harmonic balancer from rotating?

Tighten the center bolt with a ratchet handle or breaker bar until the balancer breaks free. Tip: Most harmonic balancers are kept from rotating on the crankshaft by using a woodruff key.