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Removal Procedure

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