Tools Required

J 24420-C Harmonic Balancer Puller

1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
5. Loosen the right frame bolts. Lower the right frame for access to the crankshaft balancer bolt with the J 24420-C .



6. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.



7. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 24420-C .

Tools Required

J 29113 Crankshaft Balancer Installer

1. Apply sealant to the keyway of the balancer. Use sealant GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent.



2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 29113 .
3. Remove the J 29113 .




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 103 N·m (76 lb ft).

5. Tighten the frame bolts. Refer to Frame Removal in Frame and Underbody.
6. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .