Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the right engine splash shield retainers and the engine splash shield.
- Remove the torque converter covers.
- Use the J 37096 to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and discard the balancer bolt.
Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.
- Install the J 38197-A .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the J 38197-A .