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Tools Required

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  1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or the equivalent to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.
  3. Install the J 29113  onto the crankshaft.
  4. Pull the crankshaft balancer into position.
  5. Remove the J 29113  from the crankshaft balancer.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer
    G02081758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    NOTE: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
    • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to 85 degrees using the J 36660-A  .
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Washer
    G02081759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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