Harmonic balancers wher can i find online instructions on removing and installing a harmonic balancer on a 98 dodge dakota sport 6 cylinder

Here's a link to a new part. http://www.autozone.com/external-engine/harmonic-balancer/dorman-harmonic-balancer/buick/lesabre/1992/6-cylinders-l-3-8l-sfi-ohv/232360_172580_0 a 92 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WILL WORK,ALSO ALL SAME GM MOTORS AS YOUR'S WILL WORK.

Behind the harmonic balancer mounted on the front of the crank shaft.

You should be able to get to the harmonic balancer while it's in the car. Remove right tire( use jack stands to hold the car up- not a jack). remove the inner splash guide and the balancer will be exposed. Using 3 jaw puller to remove harmonic balancer

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remove center bolts and with puller remove the harmonic balancer.then after,to replace install harmonic balancer and the center big bolt with air gun tight it until it sit

remove radiator and hoses, remove enough accessory brackets to get to water pump, remove waterpump & harmonic balancer, take timing cover loose,loosen oil pan bolts(take about the first 3-4 completely out and loosen the rest), reinstall harmonic balancer bolt and line up timing marks. cylinder #1 at top dead center and valves for cylinder #1 closed. remove harmonic balancer bolt and remove cam gear bolts and crankshaft gear, install is reverse order..

You have to have a harmonic balancer puller that you can rent at you local parts store.

The short answer to your question is:

1. Raise the car on the passenger side and remove the front wheel.
2. Remove the belts on the harmonic balancer.
3. Remove the retaining bolt.
4. With a puller, jack the harmonic balancer off of the crank shaft. You can rent a puller at your local auto parts store. It is easiest to access the harmonic balancer through the fender, hence the need to remove the wheel.
5. You should also consider replacing the seal around the harmonic balancer to minimize the possibility of a leak later.
6. Install the new harmonic balancer and tighten the retaining bolt to the specified torque (I don't know this off the top of my head).
7. Replace the belts and wheel, and voila...mission accomplished.

This was a short answer to your question. You may wish to consult a repair manual for illustrations, torque specifications, additional instructions, etc. This job is not for the faint of heart. Good luck!

There is a nut in the center of the balancer... loosening may require an "impact" or a sharp blow with a hammer to begin to loosen the nut. Once loose, you can use a harmonic balancer puller (rentable at a local rental yard) Since its a very tight fit you'll need the puller to persuade it loose from the crankshaft.... watch your knuckles...

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1. Serpentine belt from the crankshaft pulley.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Right front tire and wheel assembly.
4. Right inner fender access cover.
5. Using a 28 mm socket, remove the crankshaft harmonic balancer retaining bolt.
6. Crankshaft harmonic balancer using tool J 38192 or equivalent.
7. Sensor electrical connector.
8. Foreign object deflector.
9. Sensor and pedestal from block face.
10. Sensor from pedestal.

INSTALL OR CONNECT:

1. Loosely install the crankshaft sensor on the pedestal.
2. Position the sensor with pedestal attached on special Tool J 37089.
3. Position the special tool on the crankshaft.
4. Bolts to hold the pedestal to the block face, torque to 20-40 Nm (14-28 lb.ft).
5. Torque the pedestal pinch bolt to 3-4 Nm (38-40 lb.in).
6. Remove special tool J 37089.
7. Place the special tool 37089 on the harmonic balancer and turn. If any vane of the harmonic balancer touches the tool, replace the balancer assembly.
8. Balancer on the crankshaft.

• Apply thread sealer (GM 1052080) or equivalent to the threads of the balancer bolt.

1. Torque the crankshaft bolt to 140 Nm + 56°(104 lb.ft + 56°).
2. Foreign object deflector.
3. Electrical connector.
4. Inner fender shield.
5. Tire and wheel assembly, torque to 140 Nm (104 lb.ft).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Serpentine belt.

Crankshaft Balancer: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Release the accessory drive belt tensioner (3).
3. Remove the drive belt (5) from the engine.
4. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle.
5. Remove the starter motor.
6. Remove the power steering cooler bolts from the front crossmember.
7. Remove the power steering cooler from the front crossmember and reposition.
8. Release the air conditioning (A/C) belt tensioner (10).
9. Remove the A/C drive belt (1) from the engine.
10. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the crankshaft balancer.
2. Install the A/C drive belt (1) to the engine.
3. Install the power steering gear.
4. Install the power steering cooler to the front crossmember.
5. Install the power steering cooler bolts.
^ Tighten the power steering bolts to 11 Nm (97 inch lbs.)
6. Install the starter motor.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the accessory drive belt (5) to the engine.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
10. Program the Transmitters.