Crankshaft Balancer Removal
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.
Tools Required
- J 38416-B Harmonic Balancer Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 42846 Crankshaft Protector Button. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- J 42847 Flywheel Holding Tool. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Install the J 42847
(1) to the starter bolt holes.
Tighten: Tighten the J 42847 bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
- Install the J 42846 onto the end of the crankshaft.
- Install the J 38416-B (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. Place the legs of the J 38416-B into the recesses cast into the backside of the balancer inner hub.
- Tighten the center screw of the J 38416-B until the crankshaft balancer is removed from the end of the crankshaft.
- Remove the J 38416-B .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the J 42846 from the end of the crankshaft.
- Remove the J 42847 (1).
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.