Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the right front wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the right front fascia extension. Refer to FASCIA EXTENSION REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Bumpers.
Remove the right engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right in order to gain clearance between the J 41816 and the frame rail.
Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to TRANSAXLE (4T65-E) in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
Install the J 43442 as shown.

Fig 1: Installing Flywheel Holder J43442
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Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 2: Loosening Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Place the J 43010 for the J 41816 in position on the nose of the crankshaft.

Fig 4: Placing J 43010 For J 41816 In Position On Crankshaft Nose
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Mount the legs of the J 41816 into the recesses cast into the backside of the balancer inner hub.

Fig 5: Mounting J41816 Legs Into Recesses Cast Into Backside Of Balancer Inner Hub
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Tighten the center screw on the puller until the balancer pulls clear of the crankshaft end.
Remove the crankshaft balancer.
Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.