Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View of Crankshaft Balancer

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Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Installer

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Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B .

Fig 3: View of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt Threads

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Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten
- Tighten the bolt a first pass to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 .
Raise the frame into position.
Install the right side frame bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 181 N.m (133 lb ft).
Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Remove the support(s) from the frame.

Fig 4: Locating Flywheel Holder J 44214

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Remove the J 44214 (1).

Fig 5: View Of Torque Converter Cover

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Position the torque converter cover.
Install the torque converter cover bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle To Engine Brace Bolts

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Install the transaxle to engine brace.
Install the transaxle to engine brace bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .