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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of J 29113 & Crankshaft
    GM909647Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or the equivalent, to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.
    3. NOTE: Do NOT use a power-assisted tool with the special tool in order to remove or install this component. You cannot properly control the alignment of this component using a power-assisted tool, and this can damage the component.
  3. Install the J 29113  onto the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
  4. Rotate the hex nut on the J 29113  to install the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the J 29113  from the crankshaft. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer, Bolt & Washer
    GM1317156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the used crankshaft balancer bolt to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

  7. Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.
  8. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.

    Tighten: 

    1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to 130 degrees using the J 45059  . See Special Tools .

  9. Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  10. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Lower the vehicle.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Drive Belt
    GM1309849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler pulley (3).
  13. Using J 39914  rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt.
  14. Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley (2).
  15. Carefully release J 39914  allowing the drive belt tensioner (8) to come in contact with the drive belt.
  16. Remove J 39914  from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  17. Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys (1-8).
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