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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Flywheel & Flywheel Holder (J 37096)
    GM309963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Use J 37096  in order to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM1210596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    3. Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Pulley/Balancer Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.
  3. Use the J 38197-A  in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
    1. Invert J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
    2. Install the silver screws J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
    3. Turn J 38197-1 to remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
    4. Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2, and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.
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