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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE in Body Front End.
  5. Install the jack stands to the frame.
  6. Loosen the left frame bolts and remove the right side frame bolts.
  7. Using the jack stands, lower the right side of the frame to access the crankshaft balancer.
  8. Remove the torque converter covers.
  9. Install the J 37096  to the flywheel to prevent flywheel rotation.
  10. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt And Washer
    G01967909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 24420-C. 
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 24420-C
    G01967910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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