Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L (2008)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Special Tools
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J 45059 Angle Meter
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J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover
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J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
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J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool
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J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer
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J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt, if equipped. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement (See: Drive Belts, Mounts,
Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement) .
2. Remove the accessory drive belt, if not equipped with A/C. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory (See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and
Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory) .
3. Remove the fan shroud - lower. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, 7.0L) (See: Cooling
System/Fan Shroud/Service and Repair)Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (6.6L).
4. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (4.3L) Starter Motor Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) Starter Motor
Replacement (6.6L) .
Important:
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Make sure that the teeth of the J 42386-A mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.
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The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
5. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).