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Crankshaft Balancer Removal

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Tools Required

    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.
  1. Install the J 42847  (1) to the starter bolt holes.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 42847  bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  2. Fig 1: View Of J 42847 & Bolts
    GM1310048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer
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  5. Install the J 42846  onto the end of the crankshaft.
  6. Fig 3: View Of J 42846
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  7. 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.
  8. Tighten the center screw of the J 38416-B  until the crankshaft balancer is removed from the end of the crankshaft.
  9. Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 38416-B & J 42846
    GM640014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the J 38416-B  .
  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
  12. Remove the J 42846  from the end of the crankshaft.
  13. Fig 5: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM640015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the J 42847  (1).
  15. Fig 6: View Of J 42847 & Bolts
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