Tools Required

J 8614-01 Pinion Flange Holder

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
4. Remove the right splash shield.



5. Remove the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using J 8614-01 to prevent crankshaft rotation when loosening the bolt.

1. Lubricate the front seal and the sealing surface of the crankshaft pulley with Chassis Grease GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent.
2. Install the crankshaft pulley onto the crankshaft indexing keyway.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




3. Install the crankshaft pulley retaining bolt using J 8614-01 to prevent crankshaft rotation when tightening the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 118 N·m (87 lb ft).

4. Install the right splash shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the battery cable bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).