2000 Buick Park Avenue removing harmonic balancer

2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE
14,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVIN JR.
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Is a special type of puller required to remove the harmonic balancer on a 2000 park ave. buick 3.8?
Sep 21, 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.
Sep 21, 2010 at 11:19 PM
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