How Is a Harmonic Balancer Installed on Dodge Dakota?

Always clean the area where the harmonic balancer bore and crankshaft nose connect well before installing the harmonic balancer. Line up the key in the crankshaft with the slot in the harmonic balancer and set it slightly onto the crankshaft. Join Special Tool 8512-A by first adding the nut (2) to the threaded rod (3), next adding the roller bearing (1), hardened bearing side facing the nut and then placing the hardened washer (5) along the threaded rod. Spread Mopar(R) Nickel Anti-Seize or an equal product over the threads on each threaded rod. Install Special Tool 8512-A on the harmonic balancer, then use it to press the harmonic balancer onto the crankshaft. Next, tighten the crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt to 175 Nm (130 ft. lbs.). In the end, put in the radiator fan, connect the accessory drive belt and link the negative battery cable.

How to Safely Remove a Harmonic Balancer on Dodge Dakota?

The negative cable from the battery must be disconnected first to take out the harmonic balancer. Take out the radiator fan and the accessory drive belt after that. Once that is done, take the harmonic balancer bolt out. Lastly, take out the balancer by inserting 8513A Crankshaft Insert and using the Three Jaw Puller 1026.

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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53022162AA
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Product Specifications
- 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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Dodge Dakota | Big Horn, Laramie, Lone Star, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX
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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53020229
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft; Damper, Vibration; Harmonic Balancer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2003 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53021284AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Engine Harmonic Balancer; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Dodge Dakota | R/T, SLT, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53020689AB
Product Specifications
- 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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2010 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 53021410AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Damper - Crankshaft; Harmonic Balancer; Pulley; Damper Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Dodge Dakota | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2003 Dodge Dakota | 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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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 4173443
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- Other Name: Damper; Harmonic Balancer; Damper, Crankshaft Vibration, W/318 Engine; Damper, Crankshaft Vibration; Damper, Vibration
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1992 Dodge Dakota | Base, LE, S, SE, Shelby, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS
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Dodge Dakota Vibration Damper Part Number: 33002879AB
Product Specifications
- 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.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2002 Dodge Dakota | Base, SLT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Dodge Dakota Harmonic Balancer

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In the Dodge Dakota, the Harmonic Balancer plays the role of balancing the engine as well as absorbing vibrations that may be caused by the combustion process. In this component there is a metal hub which is connected to crank shafta: a thick metal inertia ring, flex mounted on a rubber ring which tends to oppose to the twisting movement of the crank shaft. While time passes, heat and roads will affect the rubber resulting in possible crankshaft damage in the event that the balance fails. Some of the Dodge Dakota car models can employ the Normal or original Harmonic Balancers or even the High-Performance Balancers. While typical balancers are made to meet factory engine requirements, performance harmonic balancers are built to meet greater levels of oscillation coming from tuned engines and provide a safeguard at all engine speeds. Some of the performance options include the traditional, high viscous fluid, and the multi piece design, which has all undergone tests in dangerous staking and racing environments.

Dodge Dakota Harmonic Balancer Parts and Q&A

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53020689AB
Q: How Is a Harmonic Balancer Installed on Dodge Dakota?
A:
Always clean the area where the harmonic balancer bore and Crankshaft nose connect well before installing the harmonic balancer. Line up the key in the crankshaft with the slot in the harmonic balancer and set it slightly onto the crankshaft. Join Special Tool 8512-A by first adding the nut (2) to the threaded rod (3), next adding the roller bearing (1), hardened bearing side facing the nut and then placing the hardened washer (5) along the threaded rod. Spread Mopar(R) Nickel Anti-Seize or an equal product over the threads on each threaded rod. Install Special Tool 8512-A on the harmonic balancer, then use it to press the harmonic balancer onto the crankshaft. Next, tighten the crankshaft harmonic balancer bolt to 175 Nm (130 ft. lbs.). In the end, put in the radiator fan, connect the accessory Drive Belt and link the negative battery cable.
Vibration Damper
53022162AA
Q: How to Safely Remove a Harmonic Balancer on Dodge Dakota?
A:
The negative cable from the battery must be disconnected first to take out the harmonic balancer. Take out the radiator fan and the accessory Drive Belt after that. Once that is done, take the harmonic balancer bolt out. Lastly, take out the balancer by inserting 8513A Crankshaft Insert and using the Three Jaw Puller 1026.