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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 44214 Flywheel Holder

Install the J 44214 to the engine block.
Secure the flywheel in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.

Fig 1: Identifying J 44214
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Place the remover pilot in the end of the crankshaft.
Position the legs of the J 41816 onto the backside of the balancer inner hub.
Tighten the center screw on the puller until the balancer pulls clear of the crankshaft end.

Fig 3: Pulling Crankshaft Balancer
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Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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