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Installation Procedure

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  1. Coat the engine front cover seal contact area on the crankshaft balancer, and the seal surface with engine oil.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 37096
    GM97730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer.
  3. Use the J 37096  to secure the flywheel in order to prevent the crankshaft from rotating. See Special Tools .
    4. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the new crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
    2. Use the J 45059  to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.

  5. Remove the J 37096  . See Special Tools .
  6. Install the torque converter covers. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Right Engine Splash Shield & Retainers
    GM317814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right engine splash shield and the engine splash shield retainers.
  8. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  11. Perform the CKP system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn .
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