Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Tools Required 

• J 29113  Crankshaft Balancer Installer
• J 36660-A  Torque Angle Meter

1. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12345739, GM P/N Canada 10953541 or the equivalent to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer.
Fig 1: Pulling Crankshaft Balancer Into Position
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2. Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.
3. Install the J 29113  onto the crankshaft.
4. Pull the crankshaft balancer into position.
5. Remove the J 29113  from 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.
   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Washer & Bolt
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6. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt.

   Tighten 

   • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).
   • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a second pass to 85 degrees using the J 36660-A.