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Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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    Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Fixture
    GM945978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. The EN 46106  tool must be installed onto the flywheel.
  2. Use the J 41998-B  installer , nut, bearing and washer to install the crankshaft balancer.
  3. Fig 2: Applying Lubricant To Inside Of Crankshaft Balancer Hub Bore
    GM2220327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not lubricate the crankshaft front oil seal or crankshaft balancer sealing surfaces. The crankshaft balancer is installed into a dry seal.

  4. Apply lubricant to the inside of the crankshaft balancer hub bore (1).
  5. Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer & Key
    GM2220322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the key (1) located on the top of the crankshaft is correctly installed in the crankshaft. Failure to adhere to this may cause engine damage.

  6. Slide the crankshaft balancer (2) into position on the crankshaft.
  7. Fig 4: Crankshaft Balancer Installer
    GM2220328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Thread the J 41998-B  installer (1) in the crankshaft. Ensure you engage at least 10 threads of the J 41998-B  installer before pressing the crankshaft balancer in place.
  9. Push the crankshaft balancer into position by tightening the nut on the J 41998-B  installer until the large washer bottoms out on the crankshaft end.
  10. Remove the J 41998-B  installer.
  11. Fig 5: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM2220315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
  13. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

  14. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059  meter.
  15. Fig 6: Flywheel Holding Fixture
    GM945978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the EN 46106  tool.