How to install a crankshaft balancer in V6 engine on Cadillac Escalade?

This procedure, as is the case with any balancer installation, needs a balancer installation tool, and a new harmonic balancer bolt hence, the reader is advised to go through the entire procedure and ensure that he has all the recommended tools and materials. First of: remove the cable from the grounding terminal of the battery. Next, jack up the front of the vehicle and position the jack stands correctly after which engage the parking brake. Take off the drivebelt, air conditioning compressor belt, and vacuum pump bell; then, the cooling fan and shroud assembly. First of all, and at the bottom of the car, unbolt and take out the stone shield if it is provided, and then take out the starter motor. Slot a driveplate holding tool onto the ring gear teeth and screw it to the engine block. The balancer can be removed using a puller; the jaws of which, should only rest on the hub of the balancer and not the outer ring. It is recommended to use the proper adapter or a long Allen-head bolt in the case inserted into the crankshaft nose to apply force on its smooth tapered tip to avoid destruction of the crankshaft thread. Place the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer over the crankshaft and slide it up as much as possible then use the Balancer Installation tool to tap it into place. Replace the old harmonic balancer bolt with the new one; tighten it to the required torque then measuring the distance from the crankshaft snout to the balancer hub it should go 3/32 in to 11/64 in beyond the crankshaft snout. If the indicated measurement is off, then refer to the balancer installation tool, place the balancer by pressing on the measurement until the correct measurement is displayed. Lastly, fit a new harmonic balancer bolt and, in turning the balancer to the tight position, apply the specified FIG torque and rotate to the specified angle of turn back, follow the reverse process of removing it.

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Cadillac Escalade Balancer Asm,Crankshaft
Part Number: 19300488
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- Other Name: BALANCER, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Vibration Damper
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- 2002-2014 Cadillac Escalade | 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, EXT 1/2 TON, EXT 3/4 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.0L, 8 Cyl 6.0L Flex, 8 Cyl 6.2L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Flex
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Cadillac Escalade Balancer Assembly, Crankshaft
Part Number: 12684590
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- Other Name: Balancer Assembly, Cr/Shf; Crankshaft Pulley, Vibration Damper
- Replaces: 12620312, 12662037
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- 2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade | 1/2 TON, 1500 4 DOOR, 1500 4 DOOR SUV, 1500 4 DOOR UTILITY, 1500 CREW CAB, 1500 CREW CAB STANDARD BOX, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 1500 CREW CAB LONG BOX, CLASSIC 1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac Escalade Balancer Assembly, Crankshaft
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- Other Name: BALANCER, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Vibration Damper
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- 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade | 1 TON CREW CAB, 1/2 TON, 3/4 TON, 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CLASSIC 4 DOOR 1/2 TON, CREW CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 1 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 1/2 TON, EXTENDED CAB 6'6" BOX 3/4 TON, EXTENDED CAB 8' BOX 3/4 TON, K2500 CREW CAB, K3500 CAB CHASSIS 135.5, K3500 CAB CHASSIS 159.9, REGULAR CAB 1 TON, REGULAR CAB 3/4 TON, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Cadillac Escalade Balancer Assembly, Cr/Shf
Part Number: 12680364
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Pulley, Vibration Damper
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- 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade | 1/2 TON, YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV, YUKON/DENALI/ESCALADE | 8 Cyl 5.3L, 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac Escalade Damper Assembly, Crankshaft
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- Other Name: BALANCER, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Vibration Damper
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- 2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade | 3/4 TON, EXT 3/4 TON
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Cadillac Escalade BALANCER ASM-CR/SHF
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Pulley, Vibration Damper
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- 2023-2024 Cadillac Escalade | YUKON XL/DENALI XL/ESCALADE ESV | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac Escalade Balancer Asm,Crankshaft
Part Number: 97780412
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- Other Name: BALANCER, Engine Crankshaft And Camshaft Balancer; Vibration Damper
- Replaces: 97225896, 97328573
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- 2002-2005 Cadillac Escalade | 3/4 TON, EXT 3/4 TON

Cadillac Escalade Harmonic Balancer

In Cadillac Escalade vehicles, the Harmonic Balancer has been designed to ensure the proper balancing of the engine as well as to absorb vibrations that are as a result of the combustion process. This component also known as a vibration damper made of metal with crankshaft in the middle of it and has an inertia ring, a rubber ring that either revolve or is free to flex in the plane perpendicular to the oscillating twisting force. As it helps maintain smooth operation of the engine, damage on the rubber may result to fatigue and may cause, excessive vibrations may lead to crankshaft damages. Currently, Cadillac Escalade has had the opportunity to incorporate different kinds of harmonic balancers ranging from the OEM types to the performance types. While the traditional standard balancer is meant for factory engine ratings, performance harmonic balancers are for tuned up automobiles giving better protection against elevated vibrations at fast revolutions per minute ratings. Among the performance options are traditional, viscous, and multi-piece models, all of which are safety-tested at high RPMs and have such features as 360-degree timing marks for engine tuning.

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Balancer Assembly, Crankshaft
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Q: How to install a crankshaft balancer in V6 engine on Cadillac Escalade?
A: This procedure, as is the case with any balancer installation, needs a balancer installation tool, and a new harmonic balancer bolt hence, the reader is advised to go through the entire procedure and ensure that he has all the recommended tools and materials. First of: remove the cable from the grounding terminal of the battery. Next, jack up the front of the vehicle and position the jack stands correctly after which engage the parking brake. Take off the drivebelt, air conditioning compressor belt, and vacuum pump bell; then, the cooling fan and shroud assembly. First of all, and at the bottom of the car, unbolt and take out the stone shield if it is provided, and then take out the starter motor. Slot a driveplate holding tool onto the ring gear teeth and screw it to the engine block. The balancer can be removed using a puller; the jaws of which, should only rest on the hub of the balancer and not the outer ring. It is recommended to use the proper adapter or a long Allen-head bolt in the case inserted into the crankshaft nose to apply force on its smooth tapered tip to avoid destruction of the crankshaft thread. Place the crankshaft pulley/harmonic balancer over the crankshaft and slide it up as much as possible then use the Balancer Installation tool to tap it into place. Replace the old harmonic balancer bolt with the new one; tighten it to the required torque then measuring the distance from the crankshaft snout to the balancer hub it should go 3/32 in to 11/64 in beyond the crankshaft snout. If the indicated measurement is off, then refer to the balancer installation tool, place the balancer by pressing on the measurement until the correct measurement is displayed. Lastly, fit a new harmonic balancer bolt and, in turning the balancer to the tight position, apply the specified FIG torque and rotate to the specified angle of turn back, follow the reverse process of removing it.