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Home >> Chevrolet >> 2006 >> Silverado 1500 HD, RWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.8L, 5.3L, AND 6.0L (2 Of 4) >> On-Vehicle Repair Instructions >> Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning .
  2. Remove the fan shroud - lower. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) in Engine Electrical.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    4. IMPORTANT:
    • Make sure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools .
    • The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
    Fig 1: Using J 42386-A To Lock Flywheel
    GM260126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the J 42386-A  and bolts. See Special Tools .

    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. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).

  5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM832974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

    6. Fig 3: Removing The Crankshaft Balancer
    GM156164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the J 41816  and J 41816-2  in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the J 41816  and the J 41816-2  from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
  8. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
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