Vapour Trails Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 I plan on replacing the harmonic balancer on my 2011 SEL (3.5L) in the coming days. I have had a squeaking coming from the belt system for over a year now and looking at the balancer as it turns reveals a slight wobble. Since the belts should be replaced I figured I'd do the balancer at the same time and hopefully it will correct the squeak. Does anyone have any tips for this job? Secondly, does anyone know the torque specs for the replacement balancer bolt I bought from Ford? And if anyone can provide advice on how to most easily install the stretch belt, that would be appreciated too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) You are sure it is not the tensioner? How many miles on your Edge? Wasn't aware there was a harmonic balancer on the 3.5L, will have to look again. Sure you are not referring to the crankshaft pulley? EDIT: Dorman does call it a balancer. Ford P/N 8T4Z-6312-A As far as belts go, this might help Crank Pulley Removal With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05 .Using the Strap Wrench, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer. Discard the bolt. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley. Installation Lubricate the crankshaft front seal inner lip with clean engine oil. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil. Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Replacer, install the crankshaft pulley. Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages. Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft). Stage 2: Loosen one full turn. Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05 . Serpentine Belt P/N 1 BT4Z-8620-A Serpentine Belt Power Steering Belt P/N 2 BT4Z-8620-D Belt Edited August 31, 2017 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapour Trails Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks! It could be the tensioner but I found another post on this forum where someone corrected belt noise via balancer replacement. I can see it wobble a bit, so for $50 bucks might as well swap it out while doing the belts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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