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Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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  1. Crankshaft Balancer (2) - Install
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM4259355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (1) - Install - Do NOT tighten.
  3. Tighten the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt (2) while fixing the crankshaft balancer (3) with the EN-49979  mount retainer (1) and EN-956-1  extension (4):
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Mount Retainer
    GM4259354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: A second technician is required.
    1. First pass to 250 N.m (184 lb ft)
    2. Final pass to an additional 45 degrees
  4. Remove the EN-49979  mount retainer along with EN-956-1  extension from the crankshaft balancer.
  5. Remove the EN-956-1  extension from the EN-49979  mount retainer.