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Installation Procedure

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  1. Coat the engine front cover seal contact area on the crankshaft balancer, and the seal surface with engine oil.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer.
  3. Use the J 37096  to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the new crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. 4.1. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
    2. 4.2. Use the J 36660-A  to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.
  5. Remove the J 37096  .
  6. Install the torque converter covers.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer
    G02083598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right engine splash shield and the engine splash shield retainers.
  8. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36)  or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67)  .
  11. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to CKP SYSTEM VARIATION LEARN PROCEDURE in Engine Performance - Removal and Installation.
    Fig 2: Installing Right Engine Splash Shield
    G02083599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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