Crankshaft Balancer Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 37096 Flywheel Holder. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Use J 37096 in order to hold the flywheel.. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: Securing Flywheel Using J 37096
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Use the J 38197-A in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
IMPORTANT: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.
1. 3.1. Invert J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
2. 3.2. Install the silver screws J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
3. 3.3. Turn J 38197-1 to remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
4. 3.4. Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2 , and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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