Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Crankshaft Balancer

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Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Identifying J 41998-A Installing Crankshaft Balancer

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Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B . See Special Tools .

Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt Threads

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Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten:
- Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 . See Special Tools .
Raise the frame into position.
Install the right side frame bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 181 N.m (133 lb ft).
Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Remove the support(s) from the frame.

Fig 4: Locating Flywheel Holder J 44214

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Remove the J 44214 (1). See Special Tools .

Fig 5: View Of Torque Converter Cover

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Position the torque converter cover.
Install the torque converter cover bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle To Engine Brace Bolts

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Install the transaxle to engine brace.
Install the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .