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Makes
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Cadillac
🢒
2008
🢒
SLS
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2)
🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Special Tools
•
J 24420-C
Crankshaft Balancer Remover
•
J 38416-2
Crankshaft Button
•
J 41998-B
Crankshaft Balancer Installer
•
J 45059
Angle Meter
•
EN-48018
Flywheel Holding Tool
Removal Procedure
Remove the accessory drive belts. Refer to
Generator Drive Belt Replacement
and to
Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove transmission bell housing inspection hole cover.
Install the
EN-48018
flywheel holding tool as shown.
Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Place the
J 38416-2
crankshaft button into the end of the crankshaft.
Install the
J 24420-C
on the crankshaft balancer.
Remove the crankshaft balancer using the
J 24420-C
.
Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to
Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection
.
Installation Procedure
Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.
Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the
J 41998-B
.
Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
Notice:
Refer to
Fastener Notice
in the Preface section.
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Tighten
First Pass: Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
Final Pass: Tighten the bolt an additional 120 degrees using the
J 45059
.
Remove the
EN-48018
.
Install the transmission bell housing inspection hole cover.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the accessory drive belts. Refer to
Generator Drive Belt Replacement
and to
Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
.