Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required

J 29113 Crankshaft Balancer Installer
J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Apply sealer GM P/N 12346286, (Canada 10953472) 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.
Pull the crankshaft balancer into position.
Remove the J 29113 from the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Installer Onto Crankshaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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 36660-A.
Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Balancer, Washer And Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.