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Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L66) 🢒 Crankshaft Balancer Installation

Tools Required

    • EN 46337 Camshaft Sprocket/Crankshaft Balancer Holder
    • J 45059 Angle Meter or SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

    Object Number: 897037 Size: SH
  1. Clean all oil from the balancer (228), guide (236), bolt (227) and crankshaft.
  2. Lubricate the threads of the bolt (227) with clean engine oil.
  3. Install the guide (236), balancer (228) and bolt (227). Install the guide with the concave surface facing the balancer.

    4. Object Number: 897036 Size: SH
  4. Use the EN 46337 and a breaker bar in order to retain the crankshaft balancer.

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

  5. Tighten the balancer bolt.

    6. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolt a first pass to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the bolt a final pass an additional 60 degrees using the J 45059 or the SA9140E .