Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required

J 29113 Crankshaft Balancer Installer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 45059 Angle Meter. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 29113

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Apply sealer GM P/N 12346141, (Canadian P/N 10953433) or the equivalent to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer.
Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.
Install the J 29113 onto the crankshaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Pull the crankshaft balancer into position.
Remove the J 29113 from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Washer & Bolt

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NOTE: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt.
Tighten:
- Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
- Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a second pass to 85 degrees using the J 45059 . See Special Tools and Equipment .