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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G01702658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  5. Loosen the right frame bolts. Lower the right frame for access to the crankshaft balancer bolt with the J 24420-C  .
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 24420-C  .
    Fig 2: J 24420-C
    G01702659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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