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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Removal

Tools Required

    • J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309846 Size: SH

    Important: Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.

  1. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.

    2. Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 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: 1408889 Size: SH
  2. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).

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


    Object Number: 1408890 Size: SH
  3. Use the J 41816  (1) and the J 41816-2  (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

    4. Object Number: 1408891 Size: SH
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer (138).
  5. Remove the J 42386-A and bolts.