How to Measure Backlash in the Harmonic Balancer Assembly on 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara?

The harmonic balancer assembly consists of two shafts contained in an upper and lower aluminum housing assembly. The shafts are geared together, and one of the shafts is geared to the crankshaft. The following procedure applies only when the harmonic balancer assembly is removed from the engine. Do NOT disassemble the harmonic balancer assembly! Start with the punch marks on the number 2 shaft lined up as indicated. The balancer shafts have punch marks and the number 2 housing has alignment notches - start with the shafts aligned, then align the number 2 shaft so that mark D is aligned with the housing. Using locking pliers to hold the number 2 shaft from turning, measure the backlash on the number 1 gear with a dial indicator. Set up the dial Indicator as shown and measure the backlash while applying mild hand pressure on the rear of both shafts, while keeping forward pressure on the rear of both shafts to eliminate thrust play. Compare the backlash to the specifications. Remove the dial indicator and turn the number 2 shaft so that punch mark E now aligns with the case. Measure backlash again compare the results with the specifications. Remove the dial indicator again and turn the number 2 shaft so that punch mark F now aligns with the case. Measure backlash again compare the results with the specifications. If any of the three measurements exceed the specifications, it is suggested that the harmonic balancer assembly be taken to a Toyota dealer or other qualified service facility for further disassembly and repair.

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Toyota Solara PULLEY, Crankshaft
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Pulley, Pulley
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- Replaces: 13408-0A010
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- 1999-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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- Replaces: 13470-0H010, 13470-0H030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE, 3MZFE; ACV30L-GCAGKA, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 1999-2002 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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Toyota Solara PULLEY, Crankshaft
Part Number: 13470-0H010
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 13470-28020
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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Part Number: 13408-0A010
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- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaced by: 13408-20010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2008 Toyota Solara | SE, SLE | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.3L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 3MZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, ACV30L-GCAGKA, ACV30L-GCANKA, ACV30L-GCMNKA, ACV30L-GCPGKA, ACV30L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, MCV31L-GCAGKA, MCV31L-GCANKA, MCV31L-GKAGKA, MCV31L-GKANKA, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: (L)
- Replaced by: 13408-74031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2002 Toyota Solara | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.4L, 6 Cyl 3.0L | 1MZFE, 2AZFE, 5SFE; ACV20L-GCMNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKA, ACV20L-GCPNKK, ACV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKA, MCV20L-GCMNKK, MCV20L-GCPNKA, MCV20L-GCPNKK, MCV20L-GKPNKA, MCV20L-GKPNKK, SXV20L-GCMNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKA, SXV20L-GCPNKK, SXV20L-GKPNKA

Toyota Solara Harmonic Balancer

The Harmonic Balancer of the Toyota Solara cars are very essential in balancing the engine and the vibrations which are inevitable because of the explosion process. This is usually a metal hub fixed on crankshaft, surmounted by a massive metal inertia ring, and an outer rubber ring which deflects to absorb the torsional action of crankshaft. This mechanism can wear out with time due to the effect of the environment in the degradation of the rubber, this could lead to crank shaft damage as a result of the vibrations. Depending on the model, Solara cars have incorporated standard OE harmonic balancers and performance harmonic balancers. While the OE balancers are intended for powers found in manufacturing setups, performance harmonic balancers are intended for modified engines and can provide cover to higher vibrations at higher revs. These performance options include the traditional, viscous fluid, and a multi-piece design and all these options have been safety tested at very high RPMs while the 360 degree timing marks are for tuning.

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Toyota Solara Harmonic Balancer Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to Measure Backlash in the Harmonic Balancer Assembly on 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara?
A: The harmonic balancer assembly consists of two shafts contained in an upper and lower aluminum housing assembly. The shafts are geared together, and one of the shafts is geared to the crankshaft. The following procedure applies only when the harmonic balancer assembly is removed from the engine. Do NOT disassemble the harmonic balancer assembly! Start with the punch marks on the number 2 shaft lined up as indicated. The balancer shafts have punch marks and the number 2 housing has alignment notches - start with the shafts aligned, then align the number 2 shaft so that mark D is aligned with the housing. Using locking pliers to hold the number 2 shaft from turning, measure the backlash on the number 1 gear with a dial indicator. Set up the dial Indicator as shown and measure the backlash while applying mild hand pressure on the rear of both shafts, while keeping forward pressure on the rear of both shafts to eliminate thrust play. Compare the backlash to the specifications. Remove the dial indicator and turn the number 2 shaft so that punch mark E now aligns with the case. Measure backlash again compare the results with the specifications. Remove the dial indicator again and turn the number 2 shaft so that punch mark F now aligns with the case. Measure backlash again compare the results with the specifications. If any of the three measurements exceed the specifications, it is suggested that the harmonic balancer assembly be taken to a Toyota dealer or other qualified service facility for further disassembly and repair.