How Is the Harmonic Balancer Installed on the Crankshaft on Dodge Challenger?

Before fitting the harmonic balancer to the crankshaft, first clean the harmonic balancer bore and crankshaft nose to avoid serious damage. Slide the harmonic balancer onto the crankshaft with a little room between them. Begin the installation of harmonic balancer installer 8512A by putting the nut (part number 2) on the shaft, followed by mounting the roller bearing (part number 1) onto the threaded rod (part number 3) with its hardened bearing facing towards the nut. After that, place the hardened washer (part number 5) onto the threaded rod. Smear Mopar(R) Nickel Anti-Seize or a similar product on every thread of the threaded rod. Attach the harmonic balancer to the crankshaft using harmonic balancer installer 8512A, then put in the harmonic balancer bolt and tighten it to 176 Nm or 129 ft. lbs. After installation, put on the correct upper radiator hose, slide the accessory drive belt onto its proper place, top up the cooling system and link the negative cable to the battery.

How to Safely Remove a Harmonic Balancer on Dodge Challenger?

Disconnect the negative battery cable before you try to remove the harmonic balancer. Partial removal of coolant from the system, then take out the upper radiator hose. Rout the electrical wire connected to the fan and then unscrew the bolts to get the assembly out of the fan's mount. After that, take out the accessory drive belt. Then, take out the crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt and fit a Crankshaft Insert 9020 before removing the crankshaft harmonic balancer along with Puller 1023.

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Dodge Challenger Crankshaft Pulley Part Number: 5184293AH
$248.63 MSRP: $382.00
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Vibration Damper; Crankshaft Damper; Damper Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer
- Replaces: 5184293AC, 5184293AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Dodge Challenger | GT, Rallye Redline, SE, SXT, SXT Plus | 3.6L V6, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 5038473AA
$325.17 MSRP: $484.00
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Damper Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2023 Dodge Challenger | 392 Hemi Scat Pack Shaker, R/T 392, R/T Scat Pack, R/T Scat Pack Shaker Widebody, R/T Scat Pack Widebody, SRT 392, SRT8, Scat Pack, Scat Pack 392 Widebody, T/A 392, T/A 392 Widebody | 8 Cyl 6.4 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 53010831AD
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Damper Crankshaft
- Replaces: 5038731AE, 5038731AG, 53010831AB, 53010831AC, 5038731AF
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- 2015-2023 Dodge Challenger | SRT Demon, SRT Demon 170, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak, SRT Hellcat Widebody, SRT Hellcat Widebody Jailbreak, SRT Jailbreak, SRT Super Stock | 6.2L V8, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 53022413AA
$240.20 MSRP: $356.00
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Crankshaft Damper; Damper Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer
- Replaces: 53022334AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2023 Dodge Challenger | R/T, R/T Classic, R/T Plus, R/T Plus Shaker, R/T Shaker, T/A | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 5037394AA
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Crankshaft Pulley; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2008-2010 Dodge Challenger | SRT8 | 8 Cyl 6.1 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 53022412AA
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- Other Name: Damper - Vibration; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Damper Vibration
- Replaces: 53022084AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2010 Dodge Challenger | R/T | 5.7L V8, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Challenger Vibration Damper Part Number: 4792811AB
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- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer Puller; Harmonic Balancer; Crankshaft Damper; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2009-2010 Dodge Challenger | SE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

Dodge Challenger Harmonic Balancer

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The Harmonic Balancer that can be found in Dodge Challenger automobiles is effectively used as a balancer for the engine and as a vibration isolator of the result of the combustion process. This one called the vibration damper is comprised of a metal hub which is connected to the crankshaft, an outer ring made of thick inertia material and an inner rubber ring that can move in order to counter all the twisting motion that happens on the crankshaft. The rubber maybe affected by the environment in the long run and when the balancer breaks, it can cause problems to the crankshaft. Certainly Dodge Challenger cars have employed diverse kinds of Harmonic Balancers, they range from standard original equipment Harmonic Balancers to special performance types. Standard balancers are manufactured for a regular factory engine while performance harmonic balancers work with modified engines and gives protection from higher level of vibrations at all rpms. Among these performance options there are traditional, viscous, and multi-piece styles that are proved in high RPMs and conform to SFI 18.1 specification for maximum reliability for the high performance applications.

Dodge Challenger Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

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5037394AA
Q: How Is the Harmonic Balancer Installed on the Crankshaft on Dodge Challenger?
A:
Before fitting the harmonic balancer to the Crankshaft, first clean the harmonic balancer bore and crankshaft nose to avoid serious damage. Slide the harmonic balancer onto the crankshaft with a little room between them. Begin the installation of harmonic balancer installer 8512A by putting the nut (part number 2) on the shaft, followed by mounting the roller bearing (part number 1) onto the threaded rod (part number 3) with its hardened bearing facing towards the nut. After that, place the hardened washer (part number 5) onto the threaded rod. Smear Mopar(R) Nickel Anti-Seize or a similar product on every thread of the threaded rod. Attach the harmonic balancer to the crankshaft using harmonic balancer installer 8512A, then put in the harmonic balancer bolt and tighten it to 176 Nm or 129 ft. lbs. After installation, put on the correct upper radiator hose, slide the accessory Drive Belt onto its proper place, top up the cooling system and link the negative cable to the battery.
Vibration Damper
4792811AB
Q: How to Safely Remove a Harmonic Balancer on Dodge Challenger?
A:
Disconnect the negative Battery Cable before you try to remove the harmonic balancer. Partial removal of coolant from the system, then take out the upper radiator hose. Rout the electrical wire connected to the fan and then unscrew the bolts to get the assembly out of the fan's mount. After that, take out the accessory Drive Belt. Then, take out the crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt and fit a Crankshaft Insert 9020 before removing the crankshaft harmonic balancer along with Puller 1023.