Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 201
CRANKSHAFT BALANCER INSTALLATION
Tools Required
J 23523-F Balancer Remover and Installer
Installation
Fig. 671: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Weights
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1. Look to ensure that the crankshaft balancer front groove pin is installed in the proper
location, if applicable.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
The length and location of the pins must be the same as the original length and location.
2. Apply a small amount of adhesive GM P/N 12346141 (Canadian P/N 10953433) or
equivalent, onto the crankshaft balancer keyway in order to seal the crankshaft balancer
keyway and crankshaft joint.
3. Align the keyway of the crankshaft balancer with the crankshaft balancer key.
4. Install the crankshaft balancer onto the end of the crankshaft.
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
Fig. 672: Installing Crankshaft Balancer
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 673: Pressing Crankshaft Balancer Onto Crankshaf Using J 23523-F
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5. Use the J 23523-F in order to press the crankshaft balancer onto the crankshaft.
1. Install the J 23523-F plate and bolts onto the front of the crankshaft balancer.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 4.3L - Sierra & Silverado