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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2006 🢒 RELAY 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Replacement

Tools Required

    • J 29113 Balancer and Crank Sprocket Installer
    • J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 43442 Flywheel Holder

Removal Procedure

    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.

  1. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 909519 Size: SH
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  5. Install the jack stands to the frame.
  6. Loosen the left frame bolts and remove the right side frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  7. Using the jack stands, lower the right side of the frame to access the crankshaft balancer.
  8. Remove the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement for the 4T65-E Automatic Transaxle.
  9. Install the J 43442 to the flywheel to prevent flywheel rotation.
  10. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and the washer.

    11. Object Number: 909522 Size: SH
  11. Remove the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 41816 .

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply sealant to the keyway of the balancer. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the 3.5L engine.

    2. Object Number: 909647 Size: SH
  2. Install the crankshaft balancer. Use the J 29113 .
  3. Remove the J 29113 .
  4. Install the J 43442 to the flywheel to prevent flywheel rotation.

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


    Object Number: 909519 Size: SH
  5. Install the crankshaft balancer washer and the bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).

  6. Remove the J 43442 from the flywheel.
  7. Install the torque converter cover. Refer to Torque Converter Cover Replacement for the 4T65-E Automatic Transaxle.
  8. Raise the frame to the original position.
  9. Install and tighten the frame bolts. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
  10. Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  11. Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .