Harmonic balancer / damper replacement
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Harmonic balancer / damper replacement
I have the dreaded wobble on my 05 with 50,XXX miles. Changed to a Gatorback belt and the chirp stopped but it's gonna be time for the a swap soon.
I have been looking for a good video to assist in doing it myself. Anyone have some good ones bookmarked?
Thanks!
I have been looking for a good video to assist in doing it myself. Anyone have some good ones bookmarked?
Thanks!
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You'll find a couple of damper install Vids on youtube.
Would not use GM damper use aftermarket and ARP bolt and follow their torque specs.
Replace front seal while your there.
I used ATI super damper. Your millage may very
a few tools you will need , you can find some rent free at your local auto parts store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proform-6651...QAAOSw32lYn4Re
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AlignItTools.html
Would not use GM damper use aftermarket and ARP bolt and follow their torque specs.
Replace front seal while your there.
I used ATI super damper. Your millage may very
a few tools you will need , you can find some rent free at your local auto parts store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proform-6651...QAAOSw32lYn4Re
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/AlignItTools.html
8th Gear
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Not a fun job
Good Luck
Racer
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The k member will come down more it you loosen the shocks. It is possible to lower it enough to do the job with never touching the rack.
Good Luck[/QUOTE]
Has any forum member done that? If it could be done that way it would be a great time saver. And make a difficult job somewhat easier.
Good Luck[/QUOTE]
Has any forum member done that? If it could be done that way it would be a great time saver. And make a difficult job somewhat easier.
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Has any forum member done that? If it could be done that way it would be a great time saver. And make a difficult job somewhat easier.
I braced the engine in position and lowered the subframe with steering rack attached. I disconnected the motor mounts, outer tie rod ball joints, and lower control arm ball joints. I also removed the anti-roll bar bushing caps so the bar hung down, detached the power steering cooler from the subframe, and disconnected the steering gear at the slip joint.
Afterward I had the car aligned but it didn't need it. The locator pins in the subframe do a good job of positioning it repeatably.
Crazy forces are required to remove and install the balancer. The factory flywheel locker is very much worth having.
Racer
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That's how I did it.
I braced the engine in position and lowered the subframe with steering rack attached. I disconnected the motor mounts, outer tie rod ball joints, and lower control arm ball joints. I also removed the anti-roll bar bushing caps so the bar hung down, detached the power steering cooler from the subframe, and disconnected the steering gear at the slip joint.
Afterward I had the car aligned but it didn't need it. The locator pins in the subframe do a good job of positioning it repeatably.
Crazy forces are required to remove and install the balancer. The factory flywheel locker is very much worth having.
I braced the engine in position and lowered the subframe with steering rack attached. I disconnected the motor mounts, outer tie rod ball joints, and lower control arm ball joints. I also removed the anti-roll bar bushing caps so the bar hung down, detached the power steering cooler from the subframe, and disconnected the steering gear at the slip joint.
Afterward I had the car aligned but it didn't need it. The locator pins in the subframe do a good job of positioning it repeatably.
Crazy forces are required to remove and install the balancer. The factory flywheel locker is very much worth having.
Kind of sounds just as involved as the other way.
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Thanks for all the help!
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