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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the right front fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
  5. Remove the brace between the engine oil pan and the transaxle case.
    6. Fig 1: Remove Brace Between Engine Oil Pan & Transaxle Case
    G01819273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T80-E) .
  7. Install the J 44214 (1). 
  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    Fig 2: Remove Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G01819274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Support the engine assembly with a suitable jack.
  10. Remove the nut securing the right engine mount to the right engine mount bracket.
  11. Lower the engine assembly to obtain clearance for the J 41816  below the body rail.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Engine Mount Nut Securing
    G01819275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
  13. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816. 
    14. Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
    G01819276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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