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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L5Q) .
  2. Install the EN-44226 - 1  remover (2) to the crankshaft balancer (1).
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer, Special Tools And Bolt
    GM3686986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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. Install the EN-44226-5  protector (1) to the crankshaft (2).
    Fig 2: Protector And Crankshaft
    GM3686991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install EN-44226 - 1  remover (2) and EN-44226 - 2  remover plate (3) onto the balancer (4).
    Fig 3: Remover Plate Assembly And Balancer
    GM3952844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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. Install the crankshaft balancer (1)
    Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer, Key And Special Tool
    GM3689044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  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. Install and hand tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (3).
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer, Special Tools And Bolt
    GM3686986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the EN-44226 - 1  remover (2) to the crankshaft balancer (1).
  8. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt (3) by counter holding the crankshaft balancer (1) with the EN-44226 - 1  remover (3) and torque wrench.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    CAUTION: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution .
    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
  9. Remove EN-44226 - 1  remover (2) from the crankshaft balancer (1).
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (L5Q) .
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