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Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Replacement Service

How much does a Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Toyota 4Runner Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Replacement is $255 with $115 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2002 Toyota 4RunnerV6-3.4LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$447.40Shop/Dealer Price$510.04 - $686.62
2003 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$703.05Shop/Dealer Price$844.15 - $1263.32
1992 Toyota 4RunnerL4-2.4LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$824.04Shop/Dealer Price$967.70 - $1391.16
2005 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$703.05Shop/Dealer Price$844.17 - $1263.36
2005 Toyota 4RunnerV8-4.7LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$703.05Shop/Dealer Price$845.65 - $1265.94
2006 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$703.05Shop/Dealer Price$844.31 - $1263.61
2010 Toyota 4RunnerV6-4.0LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$1024.23Shop/Dealer Price$1169.49 - $1591.78
1999 Toyota 4RunnerL4-2.7LService typeCrankshaft Harmonic Balancer ReplacementEstimate$801.72Shop/Dealer Price$939.80 - $1346.51
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What is the Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer all about?

The harmonic balancer (also called “crank pulley damper”), connected to the crankshaft of an engine, reduces engine vibration and serves as a pulley for the drive belts. The balancer or “damper” is composed of two elements: a mass and an energy-dissipating element. The mass resists the acceleration of the vibration and the energy dissipating (rubber) element absorbs the vibrations. When the balancer fails, it is usually due to heat, salt, and or ozone deterioration of the rubber. General wear, tear, and stress on the rubber is also a factor.

Keep in mind:

Usually a problem with the harmonic balancer means that it needs to be replaced. However, sometimes the rubber insert that sits between the center and the outside of the pulley is all that is damaged. It is also possible for the bolt that holds the balancer in place to become loose, which can cause problems even if the pulley isn’t damaged.

How it's done:

  • Inspect the harmonic balancer.
  • Remove drive belts and balancer.
  • Inspect condition of crankshaft front seal.
  • Replace the harmonic balancer.
  • Reinstall drive belts.
  • Start car and check for proper operation.

Our recommendation:

Harmonic balancers aren’t a part of most standard inspections, so keep your eye out for warning signs. If you notice excess vibration or noise from the engine, then your balancer may be damaged, and you need to schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer?

  • Vibration from engine.
  • Loud, abnormal engine noise, which increases with acceleration.

How important is this service?

The crankshaft harmonic balancer is connected to the crankshaft, and absorbs many of the vibrations that the engine creates. The engine creates a large amount of force that is delivered to the crankshaft, which transfers the power to the transmission. The harmonic balancer is responsible for absorbing some of the engine-created force so that the crankshaft doesn’t receive it all. When the harmonic balancer fails, the crankshaft receives all of the engine’s vibrations, and is susceptible to serious damage.

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20 years of experience
4Runner 1999 - Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer - Atlanta, GA
Kevin seems to always be early and is definitely an intelligent professional when it comes to Toyotas (at the very least). Finished both of my jobs extremely quickly and was always happy to provide updates as I wanted them.

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4Runner 2004 - Bleed Brakes - San Diego, CA
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4Runner 2007 - Brake System Flush - Denver, CO
Bill was a knowledgeable, efficient mechanic! He definitely went the extra mile to get me back on the road

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13 years of experience
4Runner 2004 - Transmission Fluid Service - Mableton, GA
This is the 2nd Job I booked with Caz and once again he did a great job. He ran into an issue with the break pads and Rotors I had purchased for him to install but he was able to swap them out for the correct parts so he could finish the Job. He ended up staying longer than I had expected but it just goes to show he is a hard worker and was not going to leave until the job was complete. I highly recommend Caz to anyone.

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