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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: 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. Install the Engine Support Fixture, supporting the right hand lift hook only.
  3. Remove engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement 
  4. Lower the engine using the engine support fixture.
  5. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  7. Remove the torque converter covers.
  8. Install the J 37096  to the flywheel in order to prevent flywheel rotation. See Special Tools .
    9. Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer
    GM1556792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Removing Tool J 41816
    GM1556793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.
  10. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816  and EN 46359  . See Special Tools .
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