Harmonic Balancer

[JarBro]

Guys just a quick one,

Do the 3.6l alloytec engines use a key on the crankshaft or can the pulley just slide on in any position ?

 

[rambunctious]

Guys just a quick one,

Do the 3.6l alloytec engines use a key on the crankshaft or can the pulley just slide on in any position ?

They use a key because that stops them spinning on the crank.

 

[diysv6]

I've never removed the balancer, but My Haynes Manual (41743) suggests a woodruff key is in the balancer assembly ex factory.

I thought I had read that the balancer is a dry fit to the crankshaft using Loctite and a "end-feed" locking bolt with specific NM of torque and an additional angle of rotation after the torque has been set.

Found this link:
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au.../169002-powerbond-harmonic-balancer-help.html