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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Starter
    GM1334814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
  2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side (Chevrolet) .
  3. Remove the starter motor bolts. Reposition the starter aside. The wiring to the starter does not require removal.
    4. Fig 2: Locking Flywheel Using J 44643
    GM660308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install J 44643  in order to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) .
    6. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer & Bolt
    GM1334816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
  8. If required, clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
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