Removal 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.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Remove the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
- Remove the transaxle to engine brace.
- Remove the torque converter cover bolt.
- Remove the torque converter cover.
- Install the J 44214 (1). See Special Tools .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
- Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
- Support the frame with a suitable adjustable jack.
- Loosen the right side frame bolts.
- Lower the frame in order to obtain clearance for the J 41816 below the body rail. See Special Tools .
- Place the remover pilot into the end of the crankshaft.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816 . See Special Tools .