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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Harmonic Balancer Holder J38122-A
    GM467429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, remove the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement .
  2. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the clutch. Refer to Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (M86) or Clutch Drive Plate and Clutch Driven Plate (MU3) .
  3. Using the J 38122-A  , hold the crankshaft balancer.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Flywheel (Manual Transaxle)
    GM1578311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.
  4. Remove and discard the automatic transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
  5. Remove the automatic transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Flywheel (Automatic Transaxle)
    GM1625312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It may be necessary to remove the chamfer (bevel) from the edge of an 18 mm socket in order to get full engagement on the thin-headed flywheel bolts.
  6. Remove and discard the manual transaxle flywheel bolts, if equipped.
    7. IMPORTANT: Do not orientate the flywheel to the crankshaft. It is balanced separately from the engine.
  7. Remove the manual transaxle flywheel, if equipped.
  8. Clean the thread adhesive from the flywheel bolt holes. Use a nylon bristle brush to clean the holes in the crankshaft.
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