Harmonic Balancer

[oak]

I've had a squeaking belt on my '87 F150. Turns out the harmonic balancer is shot. Got a new one and getting ready to replace it. Anyone know what the torque should be on the bolt?

[heman37]

75 to 85 foot lb for 4.9l 75 to 85 ft\lb 5.4l and 75-90 for 5.0l

[Terryl]

And if you have never done it before you will have to pin or lock (I use a big screw driver) the starter ring to keep the engine from turning over, as those torque's may/will cause it to turn the crank shaft.

[oak]

Planning to insert two puller bolts into the balancer and use a bar between them to hold it while tightening the bolt.

[Terryl]

That will also do it.

[oak]

Got it done. Was a much easier job than I thought it would be.