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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.4L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 39914 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Unloader
    •  EN-49010 Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 41816-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 29113 Balancer and Crank Sprocket Puller
    • J 45059 Angle Meter
    • EN 46359 Puller End Protector

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1309849 Size: SH
  1. Using J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner (8) to release the tension on the drive belt.
  2. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley (2).
  3. Carefully release J 39914 to relieve the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
  4. Remove J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the engine splash shield liner. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.

    8. Object Number: 2044840 Size: SH
  8. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  9. Install the EN-49010 to the starter mounting holes.

    10. Object Number: 1317156 Size: SH
  10. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

    11. Object Number: 909522 Size: SH

    Notice: The inertial weight section of the crankshaft balancer is assembled to the hub with a rubber type material. The correct installation procedures (with the proper tool) must be followed or movement of the inertial weight section of the hub will destroy the tuning of the crankshaft balancer.

    Notice: 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.

  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 41816-A along with EN 46359 .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 909647 Size: SH
  1. Apply sealer to the keyway of the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  2. Place the crankshaft balancer into position over the key in the crankshaft.

    3. Notice: 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.

  3. Install the J 29113 onto the crankshaft.
  4. Rotate the hex nut on the J 29113 to install the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft.
  5. Remove the J 29113 from the crankshaft .

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


    Object Number: 1317156 Size: SH
  6. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft). Turn the bolt an additional 70 degrees using the J 45059 .


    Object Number: 2044840 Size: SH
  7. Remove the EN-49010 to the starter mounting holes.
  8. Install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
  9. Install the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  10. Install the right front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.

    12. Object Number: 1309849 Size: SH
  12. Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler pulley (3).
  13. Using J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt.
  14. Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley (2).
  15. Carefully release J 39914 allowing the drive belt tensioner (8) to come in contact with the drive belt.
  16. Remove J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8).
  17. Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys (1-8).