Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 67
Fig. 204: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Weights
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1. Apply a small amount of grease to the crankshaft front cover seal sealing surface if reusing
the seal.
2. Ensure that the crankshaft balancer weight(s) is installed in the proper location, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: The length and location of the weight(s) must be the same as
the original.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 205: Installing Crankshaft Balancer
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3. Apply a small amount of adhesive into the crankshaft balancer keyway in order to seal the
NOTE:
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.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
crankshaft balancer keyway and crankshaft joint. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and
Lubricants for the correct part number.
4. Align the keyway of the crankshaft balancer with the crankshaft balancer key.
5. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.
Fig. 206: Pressing Crankshaft Balancer Onto Crankshaft Using J 23523-F
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
6. Using J 23523-F , press the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft. See Special Tools.
1. Install the J 23523-F plate and bolts onto the front of the crankshaft balancer. See
Special Tools.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Install the J 23523-F forcing screw into the end for the crankshaft. See Special Tools.
3. Install the J 23523-F bearing, the washer, and the nut onto the forcing screw. See
Special Tools.
4. Rotate the J 23523-F nut clockwise until the crankshaft balancer hub is completely
seated against the crankshaft position sensor reluctor ring. See Special Tools.
7. Remove the J 23523-F . See Special Tools.
Fig. 207: View Of Crankshaft Pulley & Bolts
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado