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Crankshaft Balancer Installation

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Tools Required

    Fig 1: Holding Flywheel
    GM309963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Lubricate the seal surface of the crankshaft balancer with engine oil.
  2. IMPORTANT: The crankshaft position sensor system variation learn procedure must be completed whenever the crankshaft is replaced.
  3. Install the crankshaft balancer.
  4. Use J 37096  to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .
  5. Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    GM1210596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Special Fastener Notice .
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft). Use J 45059  to tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 76 degrees.