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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Air Conditioning .
  2. Remove the fan. Refer to Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (8.1L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.
  4. Install the J 42847  to the starter bolt holes.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 42847  bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer
    GM470799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the J 42846  onto the end of the crankshaft.
    7. Fig 2: View Of J 42846
    GM640013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 38416-B  (2) onto the J 42846  (1) 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.
  8. Tighten the center screw of the J 38416-B  until the crankshaft balancer is clear of the crankshaft nose.
    9. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 38416-B & J 42846
    GM640014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
    10. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM640015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the J 42846  from the end of the crankshaft.
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