Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Special Tools

• EN-470-B:  Angular Torque Wrench
• EN-956-1:  Extension
• EN-49979:  Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Engine Oil Pump Rotor And Crankshaft
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of the oil pump rotor (2) and to the two-flat of the crankshaft (1).
1. Install the crankshaft balancer by carefully pressing into position.
Fig 2: Engine Front Cover And Crankshaft Balancer
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2. Measure the distance a between the crankshaft balancer (2) and the engine front cover (1). The distance a should be 5.5 mm (0.21654 in).
NOTE: Never re-use the crankshaft balancer bolt.
3. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.
Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer, Retainer And Extension
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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) while holding the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979:  retainer (1) and EN-956-1:  extension (2) in the following order:
   1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft) .
   2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to an additional 60° , using EN-470-B:  wrench .