Crankshaft Balancer Removal

Special Tools

• EN-38122-A  Crankshaft Balancer Holder
• EN-43653  Flywheel Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LDK, LHU) .

Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Holder
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE:

EN-43653  flywheel holding tool may be used instead of EN-38122-A  crankshaft balancer holder to prevent crankshaft rotation.

1. Install EN-38122-A  holder (1).
2. Remove the balancer retaining bolt and washer. Use EN-38122-A  holder and a breaker bar to prevent the crankshaft from rotating when loosening the bolt. Discard the bolt.
Fig 2: Identifying Balancer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
3. Remove the crankshaft balancer assembly (1) using a universal removal tool.