Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Tools Required

• J 41998-B  Crankshaft Balancer Installer
• J 45059  Angle Meter
• EN 46326  Flywheel Holding Tool. See Special Tools .

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
Fig 2: View Of J 41998-B
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B  .
Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
3. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
4. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
   1. First Pass

      Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

   2. Final Pass

      Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059  .

Fig 4: View Of Flywheel Holder
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
6. Remove the EN 46326  from the engine block. See Special Tools .