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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Special Tool & Bolts
    GM1658136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (V8) .
  2. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2) , Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) .
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement .
  4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

    NOTE:

    Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

  5. Install the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool (1) and bolts. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the J 42386-A  flywheel holding tool bolts to 50 (37 lb ft).
  6. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM1658287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. 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.
  8. Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1402060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the J 41816  crankshaft balancer remover (1) and J 41816-2  crankshaft end protector (2) to the crankshaft balancer.
  10. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM1658138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.

  11. Use the J 41816  crankshaft balancer remover and the J 41816-2  crankshaft end protector to remove the crankshaft balancer (138).
  12. Remove the J 41816  crankshaft balancer remover and the J 41816-2  crankshaft end protector from the crankshaft balancer.