1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxilian Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries).
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement – Right Side (GMC) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement – Right Side (Chevrolet) .
3. Remove the starter motor bolts. Reposition the starter aside. The wiring to the starter does not require removal.
4. Install J 44643 in order to hold the flywheel. See Special Tools .
5. Remove the lower fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement (Mechanical) .
6 . Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
7. Remove the crankshaft balancer.
8. If required, clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
