Tools Required

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
J 43010 Crankshaft Balancer Puller Adapter
J 43442 Flywheel Holder

Install the J 43442.

Fig 1: Locating J 43442
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Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 2: Loosening Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Place the J 43010 in position on the nose of the crankshaft in order to use the J 41816.

Fig 4: Installing J 43010
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Mount the legs of the J 41816 into the recesses cast into the backside of the crankshaft balancer inner hub.

Fig 5: Mounting J 41816 Into Balancer Inner Hub
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Tighten the center screw on the J 41816 until the crankshaft balancer pulls clear of the crankshaft end.
Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 6: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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Remove the drive belt tensioner pulley bolt.
Remove the drive belt tensioner from the cylinder head (1).

Fig 7: Removing Drive Belt Tensioner From Cylinder Head
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