Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Remove the fan shroud assembly. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft pulley.
- Use the J 23523-F
in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 23523-F
plate and bolts onto the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the J 23523-F forcing screw into the plate. See Special Tools .
- Rotate the J 23523-F forcing screw clockwise in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Install the J 23523-F
plate and bolts onto the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Remove the J 23523-F from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Note the position and length of any front groove pins (crankshaft balancer), if applicable.
- Clean and inspect all parts. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
.