Crankshaft Balancer Removal (C/K/G/C3500HD)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 38416-B Three Jaw Puller
J 42846 Crankshaft Protector Button
J 42847 Flywheel Holding Tool

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Make sure the teeth of the flywheel holding tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.

Install the J 42847 to the starter bolt holes.
Tighten

Tighten the J 42847 bolts to 50N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer & Bolt
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Install the J 42846 onto the end of the crankshaft.

Fig 2: J 42846 Installed Onto End Of Crankshaft
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Install the J 38416-B (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. Place the legs of the J 38416-B into the recesses cast into the backside of the balancer inner hub.
Tighten the center screw of the J 38416-B until the crankshaft balancer is clear of the crankshaft nose.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 38414-B
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Remove the J 38416-B .
Remove the crankshaft balancer.
Remove the J 42846 from the end of the crankshaft.
Remove the J 42847 .

Fig 4: Crankshaft Balancer
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