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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. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  . 
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE  in Body Front End.
  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 in order 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 the crankshaft balancer retaining bolt and washer.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 24420-C. 
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Retaining Bolt And Washer
    G01485429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using Harmonic Balancer Puller
    G01485430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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