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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Tools Required

    • EN 46326 Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 41998-B Crankshaft Balancer Installer
    • J 45059 Angle Meter

    Object Number: 1674306 Size: SH
  1. Ensure the friction washer (3) has been installed prior to installing the crankshaft balancer.

    2. Object Number: 928051 Size: SH
  2. Position the crankshaft balancer on the nose of the crankshaft.

    3. Object Number: 948118 Size: SH
  3. Press the crankshaft balancer in place using the J 41998-B .

    4. Object Number: 928046 Size: SH
  4. Clean the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.
  5. Apply engine oil to the crankshaft balancer bolt threads.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    7. 6.1. First Pass

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

    6.2. Final Pass

    Tighten
    Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt an additional 120 degrees using the J 45059 .


    Object Number: 928040 Size: SH
  7. Remove the EN 46326 from the engine block.