Silverado Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2007)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines)
Tools Required
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J 41478 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
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J 41665 Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer
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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 45059 Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt.
2. Remove the fan shroud - lower.
3. Remove the starter motor.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. 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.
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 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt. Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation
procedure.
