Fox Proper way to change a harmonic balancer?

[AnthonyA1234]

Can someone walk me through the proper way of pulling and installing a harmonic balancer? Is it safe to use an Impact to remove it? What special tool kit do I need to rent to do the job (harmonic balancer puller, installer, or both)? Thanks in advance.

 

[limp]

I got tired of renting and bought the remove/install kit at HF when if was on sale.....
Engine In the car? Put in gear, tighten the emergency brake and take a large breaker bar to it.... If you have another person, have them push on the brake pedal.... Its only a 90 ftlb torque.....

 

[96pushrod]

I always use an impact to remove the bolt. Just get a harmonic balancer/install kit. Some auto parts stores rent them out, but I bought one years ago and it has been worth every penny.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wmr-w89711

As far as torquing the bolt, I put the car in gear and chock the wheels with the e brake on while I torque it. Make sure to use some red loctite.

 

[crucifyd]

I bought this one in 2015...quality piece and made in the US.
I've only used it once since but it was worth every penny...besides I'm a bit of a tool junkie.

Mine is the Precision Performance Harmonic Dampener/Installer #G1205

not sure its the same one now, or that it's made in US, but here's what's on their website:

Damper Puller / Installer Assembly - Precision Performance Products

CNC Machined Billet C1215 Alloy Steel Puller Plate CNC Machined Billet 4140 Heat Treated Installer Studs CNC Machined Billet 4140 Heat Treated and Nitrided Shaft CNC Machined Billet Alloy Nut Precision Needle Roller Thrust Bearing Puller Plate Black Oxide Finish on All Components Many...

precisionperformance.com

 

[rednotch]

Impact is ok to remove the crank bolt.... Use a puller / installer and hand tools to remove and install it, its not a $200 junk yard ls....... Good time to put a new seal in also.