Harmonic balancer removal

Hi,

Here are the directions. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2011 Volkswagen Routan (7B1) V6-3.6L (CJRA)
Vibration Damper
Vehicle Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine Cylinder Block Assembly Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Vibration Damper
VIBRATION DAMPER
Vibration Damper

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vibration Damper Holder (10198)

Removing

pic 1

- Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to => [ Accessory Drive Belt ] See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Accessory Drive Belt.

A force greater than 350 Nm (260 ft. Lbs.) May be required to remove the crankshaft vibration damper bolt.

- Hold the crankshaft vibration damper (1) with vibration damper holder (10198) (2) and remove the crankshaft vibration damper bolt.

- Pull the crankshaft vibration damper (1) off of the crankshaft.

Installing

- Apply a light coating of engine oil to the front crankshaft seal surface (1).

Pic 2

- Align the crankshaft vibration damper (1) to the flywheel key on the crankshaft and install the damper. Seat the damper on the crankshaft sprocket.

Pic 3

- Install and hand tighten the crankshaft vibration damper bolt (2).

- Hold the crankshaft vibration damper (1) with vibration damper holder (10198) (2) and tighten the crankshaft vibration damper bolt to 355 Nm (262 ft. Lbs.).

Pic 4

- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to => [ Accessory Drive Belt ] See: Drive Belt > Removal and Replacement > Accessory Drive Belt.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

Take a look at the first document. It says a force greater the 260 ft lbs may be needed. Plus if you don't have a comparable tool to hold it then you are going to struggle with getting it off.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks

Nope. Should be normal counter clockwise. Turns to the left to get it off. Use short bursts of the air gun until it loosens. Constant bouncing of the air gun could damage things.

Yep. It will come off. If not, then you can heat the bolt head but just make sure to not get crazy with it because there is a seal which holds back oil. If that starts leaking it could catch fire. If you leave it directly on the bolt head it will expand the threads which will break the rust loose.

Let us know how you make out. Thanks