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Crankshaft Balancer Removal

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Tools Required: 

  1. Use J 37096 in order to hold the flywheel.
    Fig 1: Use J 37096 In Order To Hold The Flywheel
    G01764392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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  3. 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
    G01764394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.