How to install harmonic balancer

    I got my damper back from the rebuilder and it looks great. I need to reinstall it, but was wondering if there is a special procedure so that I don't damage anything. Do I need to use a damper installation tool - what is that and how do they work?


    I was thinking of just torquing the bolt back on, but can that damage the crank?

    A little grease on the seal, a gentle tap on the hub after you are aligned with the keyway, then pull it down with the crank bolt. Be sure and torque to specification.

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    "torque to spec" - Anybody got the reference on the spec for our beloved Ks?

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    <font face='Comic Sans MS'>That would be 70 to 90 ft lbs.</font id='Comic Sans MS'>

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    I use crocus paper to clean up the surface of the crankshaft end, WD40 and compressed air to clean out the crank bolt threads. Then Anti-sieze lubricant on the balancer for future problem-free removal, a NEW crank bolt with Loctite 271 threadlocker. Air impact to draw down then final torquing to ~95#.

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