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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.4L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 38122-A Harmonic Balancer Holder
    • J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 467429 Size: SH
  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  2. Use J 38122-A to prevent the crankshaft from rotating while loosening the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  3. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    4. Object Number: 412138 Size: SH
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 412138 Size: SH
  1. Position the crankshaft balancer.
  2. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.

    3. Object Number: 467429 Size: SH
  3. Use the J 38122-A to hold the crankshaft balancer in order to prevent the balancer from rotating while tightening the bolt.

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

  4. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb ft) plus an additional 125 degrees using the J 45059 .

  5. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .