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Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit - 2011-2023 5.0L V8 Ford Coyote
PART # SKU CP238
Original price
$32.65
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Original price
$32.65
Original price
$32.65
$32.65
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$32.65
Current price
$32.65
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
DIRECT FIT
The kit is designed specifically for Ford 5.0L Coyote V8, offering a perfect fit that is tailored to your engine's needs. The precision fit of this kit ensures maximum holding power and a seamless installation process.
ULTRA STRENGTH
The high-strength 8740 chrome plated steel construction and corrosion-resistant black oxide coating make this bolt exceptionally durable and capable of withstanding even the toughest conditions. No matter the driving environment, you can trust this bolt to provide reliable performance for years to come.
OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE
Optimized Engine Performance: A harmonic balancer is an essential component of your engine that helps to reduce vibrations and keep your engine running smoothly. The 200,000 psi rating of this harmonic balancer bolt provides superior holding power, ensuring that your engine runs at peak performance and delivers optimal efficiency.
KIT INCLUDES
The kit includes everything you need for a successful installation, including a socket, lubricant, balancer bolt, and hardened parallel washer. With this kit, you can be confident that you have all the necessary components for a smooth and successful installation.
INSTALL GUIDE
This guide covers installation of the XOTIC PERFORMANCE™ CP238 harmonic balancer bolt kit for the Ford 5.0L Coyote V8. Prefer a printable copy? Download the PDF manual.
The factory Coyote crank bolt is single-use — this one isn't. Ford's original fastener is torque-to-yield: it's designed to stretch past its elastic limit on first installation and is not reusable once removed. That's the main reason this bolt gets replaced at all, and it's why the procedure here is a straight torque value rather than a torque-plus-angle sequence. Follow the spec below, not the factory service figure.
Why the balancer bolt matters on a Coyote
The harmonic balancer bolt is a single fastener doing two jobs. It clamps the balancer onto the crank snout so it can't walk, and it holds the front-of-engine stack in place against exactly the torsional pulses the balancer exists to absorb. On a Coyote — an engine that revs to 7,000-plus in stock form and considerably harder in a built one — that stack is being shaken continuously.
A balancer that works loose wears its interface with the crank snout, and damage there is the kind that ends with the crankshaft out of the car. Because it's one bolt, everything depends on achieving the right clamp load, which is why the lubrication instruction below is not optional detail. XOTIC PERFORMANCE™ fasteners are manufactured from our premium XOTIC 7200 steel alloy and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Before you start: verify first
Confirm that part number CP238 is compatible with your engine before installing any components. Inspect all package contents for damage and report anything you find.
How to install a harmonic balancer bolt on a 5.0L Coyote
- Clean everything. Clean all parts thoroughly, including the bolt threads and the end of the crankshaft, to remove all dirt and foreign oils.
- Lubricate in three places. Spread the assembly lubricant included in the package on the threads, underneath the bolt head, and on the face of the washer that contacts the balancer.
- Install hand-tight. Thread the bolt in by hand and confirm the balancer is fully seated on the snout before applying any torque.
- Torque to 110 ft-lbs. Bring the bolt to final torque with the crank locked so the engine can't turn.
Coyote harmonic balancer bolt torque spec
| Fastener | Torque |
|---|---|
| Harmonic balancer bolt | 110 ft-lbs |
A common mistake to avoid: using the balancer bolt to draw the balancer onto the crank snout. It isn't an installation tool. Use a proper balancer installer, get the balancer fully seated, and only then fit the bolt — pulling it on with the bolt loads the crank snout threads in a way they were never designed for.
Frequently asked questions
What is the balancer bolt torque spec for a 5.0L Coyote?
110 ft-lbs, with assembly lubricant on the threads, under the bolt head, and on the washer face that contacts the balancer.
Can I reuse the factory Coyote crank bolt?
No. Ford's bolt is torque-to-yield and single-use — it is designed to stretch permanently on first installation. Once it comes out, it gets replaced.
Why not a torque-plus-angle procedure?
Angle sequences exist to get repeatable preload out of a fastener that's being taken past yield. This bolt isn't, so a direct torque value with controlled lubrication gets you there more accurately.
Do I need to lock the crank?
Yes. At 110 ft-lbs the engine will turn over otherwise. Use a flywheel or flexplate holding tool rather than jamming the ring gear.
Building the Coyote?
See our 5.0L Coyote head stud guide (CP892).
Need help?
For technical support, email support@xotic-performance.com. All XOTIC PERFORMANCE™ fasteners are covered by our limited lifetime warranty. Finished your install? Tag #XOTICPERFORMANCE on Instagram for a chance to be featured.
© 2026 XOTIC PERFORMANCE™. This installation guide is an original copyrighted work of XOTIC PERFORMANCE™. Reproduction, distribution, or use of this content in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Doc ref: 2025.08.14 (web edition 2026.08).
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