Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
- Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) or Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) or Starter Motor Replacement (6.6L) .
- 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).
- 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.
- Install the J 41816 (1) and J 41816-2 (2) to the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
- Use the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 to remove the crankshaft balancer (138). See Special Tools .
- Remove the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
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
.
IMPORTANT:
The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.