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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 tire and wheel.
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G01500544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install a utility stand beneath the frame right side rail in order to support the frame/powertrain.
  6. Remove the two frame right side bolts.
  7. Use the utility stand to lower the frame enough to provide access to the crankshaft balancer.
    NOTE: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.
  8. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 24420-C. 
  10. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER CLEANING AND INSPECTION  .
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using Crankshaft Balancer Puller (J 24420-C)
    G01500545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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