How to Maintain a Harmonic Balancer and Crankshaft Pulley on 2001 Dodge Dakota?

Remove the battery's negative cable as your first step in working with the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley. Get rid of the serpentine belt and fan shroud and loosen the bolt as well as the washer holding the blade vibration damper. You can disconnect the damper from the crankshaft using Vibration Damper Removal Tool 7697. Applying Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the keyway in the crankshaft, fit and push the key gently into position. Guide the keyway of the vibration damper hub to the crankshaft key and then tap the damper onto the shaft. Insert the vibration damper's retaining bolt and washer and tighten it to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, fit the serpentine drive belt in place and check the tension until you meet the required standard. After this, re-attach the battery's negative cable.

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2001 Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53020229
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft; Damper, Vibration; Harmonic Balancer
- Item Weight: 8.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 8.1 x 8.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020229
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, LE, S, SE, SLT, SXT, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53021284AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer
- Item Weight: 12.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 7.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53021284AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- R/T, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53020689AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft
- Item Weight: 10.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.4 x 6.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53020689AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, SLT Plus, ST, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus, TRX, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 53010222
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pulley - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft; Serpentine Belt Kit; Harmonic Balancer; Idler Pulley; Drive Pulley; Serpentine Idler Pulley; Pulley; Pulley Crankshaft; Pulley, Drive
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 53010222
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, LE, R/T, S, SLT, SXT, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 33002879AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft
- Item Weight: 5.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.2 x 3.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 33002879AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

2001 Dodge Dakota Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain a Harmonic Balancer and Crankshaft Pulley on 2001 Dodge Dakota?
A: Remove the battery's negative cable as your first step in working with the harmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley. Get rid of the serpentine belt and fan shroud and loosen the bolt as well as the washer holding the blade vibration damper. You can disconnect the damper from the crankshaft using Vibration Damper Removal Tool 7697. Applying Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant to the keyway in the crankshaft, fit and push the key gently into position. Guide the keyway of the vibration damper hub to the crankshaft key and then tap the damper onto the shaft. Insert the vibration damper's retaining bolt and washer and tighten it to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque. Then, fit the serpentine drive belt in place and check the tension until you meet the required standard. After this, re-attach the battery's negative cable.