GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.3L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the fan shroud assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

    4. Notice: To prevent damage to the end of the crankshaft when using a crankshaft balancer removal tool install a bolt in the crankshaft. Use a shorter bolt with the same threads as the crankshaft balancer bolt. This bolt will allow a place for the tool to push against. The shorter bolt is to keep from going past the threads in the crankshaft and damaging the crankshaft threads.

  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Removal .
  5. Clean and inspect all parts. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Clean and Inspect .

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply a small amount of grease to the crankshaft front cover oil seal sealing surface if reusing the seal.
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Installation .
  3. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  4. Install the fan shroud assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.