Crankshaft Balancer Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

EN-46539: Puller End Protector
J-41816: Crankshaft Balancer Remover

Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer

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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Removing Tool J 41816

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CAUTION: 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.

Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J-41816: Crankshaft Balancer Remover along with EN-46539: Puller End Protector.