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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory  .
  2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt, if equipped. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning  .
  3. Remove the fan shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  4. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (5.3L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
    5. Fig 1: View Of J 42386-A Flywheel Tool
    GM825836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT:
    • Ensure that the teeth of J 42386-A  mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    • The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install J 42386-A  and bolts. See Special Tools and Equipment .

    Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten:  Tighten J 42386-A  bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools and Equipment .m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer And Retaining Bolt
    GM260154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

    7. Fig 3: Removing The Crankshaft Balancer
    GM156164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use J 41816  and J 41816-2  in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  8. Remove J 41816  and J 41816-2  from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  9. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection  .
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