Grand Prix V8-5.3L (2007)
Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley: Service and Repair
Crankshaft Balancer Replacement
Tools Required
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EN 47699 Flywheel Holding Tool
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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 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin
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J 45059 Torque Angle Meter
Removal Procedure
1. Install a J 42640.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the air cleaner upper housing.
4. Remove the engine mount strut.
5. Remove the starter motor.
6. Remove the front fender splash shield.
7. Remove the transmission bellhousing bolt located at approximately the 10 o'clock position when looking from the rear of the engine.
8. Disconnect the transaxle cooler lines at the transaxle.
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower nuts.
10. Remove the intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt and separate the shaft from the steering gear.
11. Remove the front lower air deflector braces and the deflector.
12. Remove the radiator to frame braces.
13. Install the engine support fixture.
14. Raise and support the vehicle.
15. Remove the frame to body bolts.
16. Install the EN 47699 and bolt to the block and flywheel.
Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).
17. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
18. Lower the engine approximately 100 mm (4 in).