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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Right Transmission Cover & Bolt
    GM208464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (Except LSA) Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (LSA, LS7) .
  2. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (N41)Steering Gear Replacement (NV9) .
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L99, LS3, LSA, LS7) .
  4. Remove the right transmission cover and bolt.
    5. Fig 2: Flywheel Holder
    GM1199283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:
    • For manual transmission applications, note the position of the crankshaft balancer before removal. The balancer does not use a key or keyway for positioning. Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the balancer before component removal. The crankshaft balancer must be installed to the original position. If replacing the crankshaft balancer, note the location of any existing balance weights, if applicable. Crankshaft balance weights must be installed into the new balancer in the same location as the old balancer. A properly installed balance weight will be either flush or below flush with the face of the balancer.
    • Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.
  5. Install the J 42386-A  flywheel 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  flywheel holding tool bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM1408847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).

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

    7. Fig 4: Marking Crankshaft Balancer & End Of Crankshaft
    GM506138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Mark or scribe the crankshaft balancer and the end of the crankshaft.
    8. Fig 5: Crankshaft Balancer Remover And Protector Tools
    GM1408848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Use the J 41816  crankshaft balancer remover (1) and the J 41816-2  crankshaft end protector (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
    9. Fig 6: Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1408877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer (138).
    10. Fig 7: View Of Balancer Weights In Crankshaft Balancer
    GM63153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Note the position of the crankshaft balance weights, if applicable. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
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