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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer
    • J 36660-A Torque Angle Meter

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.

    4. Object Number: 208464 Size: SH
  4. Remove the right transmission cover and bolt.

    5. Object Number: 341084 Size: SH
  5. Remove the transmission oil cooler lines from the oil cooler clip near the generator.
  6. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines at the radiator.
  7. Remove the power steering cooler, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.

    8. Object Number: 260126 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: Make sure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

  8. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.

    9. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten
    Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 260154 Size: SH
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

    10. Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation.


    Object Number: 156164 Size: SH
  10. Use the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 in order the remove the crankshaft balancer.
  11. Remove the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 from the crankshaft balancer.
  12. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 5.7 L Unit Repair.

Installation Procedure

Important: 

   • The used crankshaft balancer bolt will be used only during the first pass on the balancer installation procedure. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt and tighten as described in the second, third and final passes of the balancer bolt tightening procedure.
   • The crankshaft balancer installation and bolt tightening involves a four stage tightening process. The first pass ensures that the balancer is installed completely onto the crankshaft. The third, and fourth passes tighten the new bolt to the proper torque.
   • The balancer should be positioned onto the end of the crankshaft as straight as possible prior to tool installation.


    Object Number: 260154 Size: SH
  1. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.

    2. Object Number: 63187 Size: SH
  2. Use the J 41665 in order to install the crankshaft balancer.
    3. 2.1. Assemble the threaded rod, nut, washer and installer.

    Insert the smaller end of the installer into the front of the balancer.

    2.2. Us a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.
    2.3. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise until the balancer is started onto the crankshaft.
    2.4. Remove the tool and reverse the installation tool.

    Position the larger end of the installer against the front of the balancer.

    2.5. Use a wrench and hold the hex end of the threaded rod.
    2.6. Use a second wrench and rotate the installation tool nut clockwise until the balancer installed onto the crankshaft.
    2.7. Remove the balancer installation tool.

    Object Number: 63245 Size: SH
  3. Install the used crankshaft balancer bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the USED crankshaft balancer bolt to 330 N·m (240 lb ft).

  4. Remove the used crankshaft balancer bolt.

    5. Important: The nose of the crankshaft should be recessed 2.40-4.48 mm (0.094-0.176 in) into the balancer bore.

  5. Measure for a correctly installed balancer.

    6. If the balancer is not installed to the proper dimensions, install the J 41665 and repeat the installation procedure.


    Object Number: 260154 Size: SH
  6. Install the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt.

    7. Tighten

    1. Tighten the NEW crankshaft balancer bolt a first pass to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the crankshaft balancer bolt a final pass to 140 degrees using the J 36660-A .
  7. Remove the J 42386-A and bolts.
  8. Install the transmission oil cooler lines to the radiator.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission oil cooler line fittings to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  9. Install the power steering cooler, if equipped. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.

    10. Object Number: 341084 Size: SH
  10. Install the transmission oil cooler lines into the oil cooler clip near the generator.

    11. Object Number: 208464 Size: SH
  11. Install the right transmission cover and bolt.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the transmission cover bolt to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  12. Install the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Install the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  15. Perform the crankshaft position (CKP) system variation learn procedure. Refer to Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn in Engine Controls - 5.7 L.