Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
2. Install the J 23523-F forcing screw into the plate.
3. Rotate the J 23523-F forcing screw clockwise in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
6. Remove the J 23523-F from the crankshaft balancer.
7. Note the position and length of any crankshaft balancer weights, if necessary.
8. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer, if necessary.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a small amount of grease to the crankshaft front cover seal sealing surface if reusing the seal.
Important: The length and location of the weight(s) must be the same as the original.
2. Ensure that the crankshaft balancer weight(s) is installed in the proper location, if necessary.
3. Apply a small amount of adhesive GM P/N 12346141, (Canadian P/N 10953433), or equivalent into the crankshaft balancer keyway in order to
seal the crankshaft balancer keyway and crankshaft joint.
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.
4. Align the keyway of the crankshaft balancer with the crankshaft balancer key.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.
