Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird and 2002 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Lubricate the seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with engine oil.
Install the key (3)

Fig 1: Installing Key
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Align the key slot in the balancer (2) to the key slot in the crankshaft.
Install the crankshaft balancer (2).
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
Tighten

Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (1) to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A to torque the crankshaft balancer bolt (1) an additional 114 degrees.
Remove the J 37096.
If equipped with the 4L60-E automatic transmission install the torque converter cover. Refer to TORQUE CONVERTER COVER .
If equipped with the M49 manual transmission install the flywheel housing inspection cover (3).
Install the flywheel housing inspection cover bolts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the flywheel housing inspection cover bolts (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Flywheel Housing Inspection Cover
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If equipped with the M49 manual transmission install the transmission brace (1).
Install the transmission brace bolts (2, 3).

Fig 3: Installing Transmission Brace Bolts
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Tighten
- Tighten the brace bolts (3) to the engine block to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Tighten the brace bolts (2) to the transmission to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR (3.8L)
Lower the vehicle.
Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Refer to CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .