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Tools Required

  1. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12345739, GM P/N Canada 10953541 or the equivalent to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer.
  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.
    Fig 1: Installing Crankshaft Balancer
    G01745721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and bolt.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs).
    • Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a second pass to 85 degrees using the J 36660-A. 
    Fig 2: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G01745722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.