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Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT:
  • The balancer should be positioned onto the end of the crankshaft as straight as possible prior to tool installation.
  • Apply grease or clean engine oil to the inside of the crankshaft balancer or the end of the crankshaft, to prevent galling during assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 42845
    GM639539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.
  2. Install J 42845  to the crankshaft balancer.
    IMPORTANT: Apply the lubricant that comes with J 42845  each time the tool is used. Failure to lubricate the J 42845  may prevent the balancer from installing completely.
  3. Using J 42845  install the balancer.
  4. Tighten the J 42845  until the crankshaft balancer is completely seated against the crankshaft sprocket.
    5. Fig 2: View Of J 42845
    GM639542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the J 42845  from the crankshaft.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer
    GM470799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the crankshaft bolt and washer to the crankshaft.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 255 N.m (189 lb ft).

  7. Remove the J 42847  .
  8. Install the starter motor. Refer to STARTER in Engine Electrical.
  9. Install the fan. Refer to FAN REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  10. Install the A/C belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning .
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