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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Crankshaft Balancer
    GM350288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying J 41998-A Installing Crankshaft Balancer
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  3. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B:  installer.
  4. Fig 3: View of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt Threads
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  5. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
  6. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  8. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    1. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft) .
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 150 degrees using the J 45059:  meter .
  9. Fig 4: J 44214 Securing Engine Flywheel
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  10. Remove the J 44214:  holder from the engine block.