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Home >> Chevrolet >> 2014 >> Express 1500 LS, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine Mechanical - 4.8L (L20), 5.3L (LMF), Or 6.0L (L96 LC8) - Repair Instructions - On Vehicle >> Repair Instructions - On Vehicle >> Crankshaft Balancer Replacement >> Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt, if equipped. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt, if not equipped with A/C. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  3. Remove the fan shroud - lower. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L) .
  4. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (V8) .
    5. Fig 1: Locking Engine Flywheel Using Special Tool
    GM260126Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.
    • The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
  5. Install the J 42386-A  holding tool and bolts.

    Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A  holding tool bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer And Retaining Bolt
    GM260154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

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

    7. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
    GM156164Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Use the J 41816  remover and J 41816-2  protector in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
  8. Remove the J 41816  remover and the J 41816-2  protector from the crankshaft balancer.
  9. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
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