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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Holding Balancer Using Special Tool
    GM1820840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (LAT) .
  2. Remove the engine splash shield.
  3. Install the J 38122-A  (1), and a breaker bar to the balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating when loosening the balancer bolt. See Special Tools .
  4. Remove the J 38122-A  (1) and breaker bar. See Special Tools .
  5. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer And Bolt
    GM1811400Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.