Crankshaft Balancer Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Envoy XL and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again.
Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.
Make sure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

Tighten

Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing J 42386-A Tool And Bolts
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Use the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
Remove the J 42386-A and bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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