2000 Buick Park Avenue removing harmonic balancer

Tiny
DEVIN JR.
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  • 2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 14,000 MILES
Is a special type of puller required to remove the harmonic balancer on a 2000 park ave. Buick 3.8?
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 AT 11:10 PM

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Removal Procedure

Tools Required
J38197 Crankshaft Balancer Puller
J37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
J36660-A Torque Angle Meter
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.


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Use the J37096 in order to hold the flywheel.
Remove the balancer bolt.
Important: Do not separate the pulley from the balancer. Service the pulley and the balancer as an assembly.


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Use the J38197 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. Attach 1/4 in. bolts to the pulley. Screw the bolts in 1/4 in.
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 AT 11:19 PM

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