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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Use EN-51577-1  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (1) and breaker bar (2) prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer fastener (3).
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    GM3971349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer fastener (3).
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer holder then install the J-41816-2  Crankshaft End Protector (1) and all components of EN-51577  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (2, 3) as shown.
    Fig 2: Crankshaft End Protector
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  5. Tighten the crankshaft balancer remover (1) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer (2).
    Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    GM3971380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY