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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Special Tool & Bolts
    GM1658136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2) or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) .
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools .
  5. Install the J 42386-A  (1) and bolts. See Special Tools . Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 42386-A  bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).

  6. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM1658287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139). Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt at this time. The old balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.
  8. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer With J 41816 & J 41816-2 Removal Tools
    GM1402060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the J 41816  (1) and J 41816-2  (2) to the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
  10. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1658138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
  11. Use the J 41816  and the J 41816-2  to remove the crankshaft balancer (138). See Special Tools .
  12. Remove the J 41816  and the J 41816-2  from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .