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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt
    GM1309849Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Using J 39914  rotate the drive belt tensioner (8) to release the tension on the drive belt.
  2. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley (2).
  3. Carefully release J 39914  to relieve the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
  4. Remove J 39914  from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer, Bolt & Washer
    GM1317156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM909522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.
    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.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816-A  along with EN 46359  . See Special Tools .
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