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Old December 18th, 2012, 6:28 PM
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Default Harmonic balancer removel help

In the process of removing the balancer from an 07 tahoe
the bolt that came with the remover tool isnt long enough to make to the threds of the crank shaft. any suggestions? help much appreciated
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Since it's pushing against the end of the crank, can you put a spacer like a small socket on the end of crank. Now if it uses the same bolt to put it back on with, that won't work. Probably have to either get a longer bolt or new installer.
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Originally Posted by 73shark
Since it's pushing against the end of the crank, can you put a spacer like a small socket on the end of crank. Now if it uses the same bolt to put it back on with, that won't work. Probably have to either get a longer bolt or new installer.


Yes finally got it. Jerry rigged something to extend the rod into the back of the crank shaft. Came right out.
Thanks a million.
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Glad to help.

Will the bolt be long enuf to install the new one?
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Originally Posted by 73shark
Glad to help.

Will the bolt be long enuf to install the new one?
I sure hope so if not I'll have track down a new installer probably from the dealer
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of course got to installing the balancer and bolt is way to short to get to those threads
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