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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement 
    2. Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    GM3971349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Use EN-51577-1  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (1) and breaker bar (2) prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer fastener (3).
  3. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer fastener (3).
    4. Fig 2: Crankshaft End Protector
    GM3971443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer holder then install the J-41816-2 or EN-38416-2  Crankshaft End Protector (1) and all components of EN-51577  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (2, 3) as shown.
    5. Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    GM3971380Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Tighten the crankshaft balancer remover (1) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer (2).
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