Crankshaft Balancer Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

EN-49979: Crankshaft Shock Mount Retainer.
EN-956-1: Extension.

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Install EN-49979: retainer to EN-956-1: extension.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer, Retainer And Extension

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Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt (4) while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with EN-49979: retainer (1) and EN-956-1: extension (2).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer And Bolt

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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (2).
Remove the crankshaft balancer (1).