Crankshaft Balancer Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 44226 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector

Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt

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Install J 41816-2 into the end of the crankshaft.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on outer edge of the crankshaft balancer.
Use J 44226 to remove the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer

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Remove J 44226 and J 41816-2.