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Installation Procedure

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. GM3686986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-44226-1  remover (2) to the crankshaft balancer (1).

  3. Loosen the crankshaft balancer bolt (3) by counter holding the crankshaft balancer (1) with the EN-44226-1  remover (3) and suitable tool.
  4. Remove the EN-44226-1  remover.
  5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  6. GM3686991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the EN-44226-5  protector (1) to the crankshaft (2).

  7. GM3952844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install EN-44226-1  remover (2) and EN-44226-2  remover plate (3) onto the balancer (4).

  8. Install the EN-44226-3  remover screw (1) through the EN-44226-2  remover plate and against the EN-44226-5  protector.
  9. Counter hold the EN-44226-2  remover plate and turn the EN-51368  installer screw to remove the balancer.
  10. Remove the EN-44226  remover.
  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer (4).
  12. Remove the EN-44226-5  protector.


  1. GM3689044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the crankshaft balancer (1)

  2. Make sure that the key is properly seated (4) on crankshaft balancer notch.
  3. Install the EN-51368  installer (2).
  4. Install the crankshaft balancer by screwing the flange from EN-51368  installer.
  5. Remove the EN-51368  installer (2).
  6. GM3686986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install and hand tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (3).

  7. Install the EN-44226-1  remover (2) to the crankshaft balancer (1).
  8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (3) by counter holding the crankshaft balancer (1) with the EN-44226-1  remover (3) and torque wrench.
    1. First pass to 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    2. Loosen the bolt to 360 degrees
    3. Tighten the bolt a second pass to 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
    4. Final pass to an additional 180 degrees, using the EN-45059  meter
  10. Remove EN-44226-1  remover (2) from the crankshaft balancer (1).
  11. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .