Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disengage the energy storage box (ESB) service disconnect/connect. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect/Connect (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Electrical.
Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning .
Remove the fan shroud - lower. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the passenger side closeout bolt and closeout.

Fig 1: View Of Passenger Side Closeout & Bolt

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the J 46093 (1) and bolts.
The flange on J 46093 should locate into the hole in the flexplate. Use 2 M10 1.5 x 40 mm bolts for proper tool operation.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of J 46093 & Bolt

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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt

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Use the J 41816 and J 41816-2 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
Remove the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 from the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 4: Removing The Crankshaft Balancer

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Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .