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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1997 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller
    • J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  3. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle suitably. Refer to SECTION 0A.
  4. Remove the starter motor. Refer to SECTION 6D2.
  5. Remove the transmission braces.
  6. Remove the transmission cover pan.
  7. Use the J 37096 in order to hold the flywheel.

    8. Important: The crankshaft balancer is serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to separate the pulley from the balancer hub.


    Object Number: 36659 Size: SH
  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer using J 38197-A . Use 1/4 in bolts in order to attach to the pulley and screw in 1/4 in.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 41361 Size: SH
  1. Install the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the balancer bolt to 150 N·m (111 lb ft). Use the J 36660-A in order to rotate the bolt an additional 76 degrees.

  3. Install the transmission cover pan.
  4. Install the transmission braces.
  5. Install the starter motor. Refer to SECTION 6D4.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.