Crankshaft Balancer Removal: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra and 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
- Remove the bolts and the crankshaft pulley.
- Use the J 23523-F:
installer in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Install the J 23523-F: installer plate and bolts onto the crankshaft balancer and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the J 23523-F: installer forcing screw into the plate.
- Rotate the J 23523-F: installer forcing screw clockwise in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the J 23523-F: installer from the crankshaft balancer.
- Note the position and length of any crankshaft balancer front groove pins, if applicable.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.
NOTE:
If replacing the crankshaft balancer, NEW weights must be installed into the NEW crankshaft balancer, in the same location as the old weights in the old balancer.