3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32) Removing Crank Pulley; Thread: Removing Crank Pulley. Take Belt off. With that off, loosen the screw that holds the bracket to the mount. Features the puller hardware and special pulling screws to remove most automotive harmonic balancers. Place a 24mm socket on the bolt and attach a breaker bar 1/2 inch drive. if it's rusted on there tighter than that though alot of people seem to like using a 3 armed puller if i remember correctly. It comes in a clam-shell package. $6.27. Full Details Below. Removing the harmonic balancer on late-model GM 3300 and 3800 V6 engines requires pulling hardware different than conventional pullers. Attach breaker bar or socket wrench, butting the handle to the ground or the a-arm. Equipped with the special bolts and adapters that are used to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damaging the crank sensor. This product is for GM 3300 and 3800 V6 cylinder engine. Replace #2. Order the 45350 retrofit kit to use with your Lisle 45500 harmonic balance puller. It is vital to have tools that work well when removing a harmonic balancer. Removing the harmonic balancer on late model 3300 and 3800 V6 GMs requires pulling hardware much different than conventional pullers. Order the 45350 Retrofit Kit to use with your Lisle 45500 Harmonic Balancer Puller. This gives the balancer puller center bolt something to ride on instead of the threads at the end of the crankshaft. Description. Tool worked quite easily to remove the balancer for the GM 3800 engine. mine was able to spin freely without the bolts ( just wouldn't slide off), and i was able to remove it by sanding the corrosion off the edge of the shaft with some sandpaper. Jun 4, 2020. 1989 3800: Harmonic Balancer *fun* 1989 3800: Harmonic Balancer *fun* Late 1991 Reatta and many other GM cars with 3800 V6 used still a different filter adaptor that is very similar to the one shown in your pictures and the long filter can be used. 3. It includes 45300 harmonic balancer puller for GM, 45310 shoulder bolt, 45320 adapter, 45510 body, 45530 puller screw. Is the product durable? Production of the renowned 3800 V6 engine was officially ended in August 2008, nearly 10 years beyond the automakers original plan to cease 3800 engine production in 1999. Leave it about a half inch from being all the way in. Fits: 1.1/4" to 4.5/8" bolt circle diameters. Click to expand this method (hammer+2x4) is fine for installation, but use the tool for removal. That is how far the bolt travels in one full revolution. 10x1.25 I think. Only show this user. Removing the harmonic balancer on late model 3300 and 3800 V6 GM s requires pulling hardware much different than conventional pullers. 5. This change affects 3800 engines built late in the 1995 model year (L27 and L36) and all of 1996 model year (L36 and L67). 1. Get the radiator and all the other crap outta the way. How to Remove a Rusted Bolt; Show Less. I've been told that the threads for the three small. For GM 3300 And 3800 V6 Cylinder Engines. According to GM, there has been a running design change in the crankshaft balancer. Shop for OEMTOOLS Harmonic Balancer Puller Retrofit Kit for GM with confidence at AutoZone.com. #2. HARMONIC BALANCER PULLER FOR GM. Oct 5, 2009 (Edited) To loosen the bolt use a flat edge or even a big tip flathead screw driver to lock the shaft from turning when removing the bolt. (1993 GM 3800 engine) harmonic balancer off. Crank the ctr bolt down against the crank an it will come off. Equipped with special bolts and adapters to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damaging the crank sensor. To remove the balancer, turn the threaded rod which runs through the center of the puller in a clockwise direction with a wrench. The 3 bolts are just the right size to fit through the slotted holes in the balancer and screw into the threads of balancer on GM 3300 and 3800 V6 engines. That is the formula for any english thread. If you hear a pop. A standard M6 is an M6 - 1. Save. Good luck finding 6Mx1.00 x 100mm bolts at your local hardware store. I'm trying to get the Crank Pulley/Harmonic Balancer off of the block. Turn motor over then off. Remove the crankshaft balancer using J 38197-A and J 38197-MOD (see Figure 4). I'm trying to pull the balancer on my '98 Olds LSS (3800 N/A) to replace my. Align the balancer woodruff key slot with the keyway on the crankshaft and set into place. Make sure you check for scoreing on the sealing surface of the balencer. Continue to turn the threaded rod until the puller slides off of the crankshaft. # mpn4741682217. Features and Benefits: For GM 3300 and 3800 V6 cylinder engines. Then lower the car and remove the jackstands. Pioneer Automotive Steel Harmonic Balancer Repair Sleeve (HB-4121) 0. Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications. So the "lead' on a 1/4 - 28 =.0357. 45350 Retrofit Kit for 45500. Get a 2 arm puller. The loaner puller you get from Autozone or other shops just did not do it. Metric (which is what an M6 is) is a little different. put socket on harmonic balancer bolt, you are taking out. The three puller arms included in this set have a significant bite to easily remove pressed on harmonic balancers. After that use a 3jaw puller but you might need a spacer to remove the balancer so the center punch doesn't screw up the thread to the crank snout. Specifications. Harmonic Balancer Bolt Kit (7845) by Mr. Gasket. Short description of removing the harmonic balancer on a 3800 GM engine. I can usually hold the balancer with one hand while undoing it with the other. We learned this trick from the internets, and it worked like a charm! The threaded rod will eventually contact the tip of the crankshaft. 2 Bolts thread into the 2 holes on the pulley. May 5, 2007. aside from slim shadys advice above you have 3 option for removing the pully off of an Automatic: 1. The shoulder bolts are designed to prevent them from being installed too deeply, protecting crankshaft sensor or interrupter from damage. Problem is I can't manage to undo the bolt holding the balancer on. The 45300 is equipped with the special bolts and adapters to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damage to the crank sensor. Don't remove the serpentine belt just yet. which means trouble . So, 1" divided by 28 (28 = number of threads per inch) =.0357. Place the harmonic balancer bolt back in the crankshaft but do not tighten it. Order the 45350 Retrofit Kit to use with your Lisle 45500 Harmonic Balancer Puller. Align the slots in the body with the 3 holes in the pulley. Parts are just part of what we do. Remove the right wheel. Tools Required: 24mm socket for the crank bolt, 19mm socket for the lug nuts, 18mm socket for the subframe bolts, 15mm/belt tool for the belts, 13mm socket for the crank position sensor bolts, 10mm socket bolts that secure the puller to the balancer for removal are M6x1x80+mm, but. Feb 28, 2004. The 3800 in the '88-'90 Reatta didn't have a taper on the crankshaft and the balancer just slipped onto the crank. Normally no puller is needed. Look into the holes in the balancer in the photo below. Removing the harmonic balancer on late model 3300 and 3800 V6 GMs requires pulling hardware much different than conventional pullers. If socket doesnt pop off, the bolt will come out. Overview: This guide covers removal and reinstallation of both the Harmonic Balancer and Crankshaft Position Sensor on a Series II/Series III 3800. Put key in ignition. Position the new bracket on the mount and tighten. 6 - Fuel removal is the next step. Use a pulley puller to remove the harmonic balancer. The bolt is out, and the block is not in a car. How to Remove a Harmonic Balancer. Begin with vehicle on level ground, lifted safely in the air, if needed, engine "OFF" and the parking brake set, using a basic set of tools including a balancer puller and installation tool kit. Harmonic balancer puller designed specifically for GM V6 3300 and 3800 commodore engines. Belt Wrap technique - good god ive never had success with this. 2. Remove the big ass nut. 2001 impala harmonic balancer bolt removal. Tighten each bolt with a wrench. The harmonic balancer, sometimes referred to as the "vibration dampener," is responsible for absorbing these vibrations to a tolerable level. Removing a harmonic balancer is a fairly straightforward task, particularly on a Chevrolet, as a Chevy balancer is easily accessed once the lower drive pulley is removed. Insert adapter into the harmonic bal-ancer retaining bolt hole, point first. The three puller screw holes in the series II balancer are 6mm x 1. Results 1 to 19 of 19 removing 3800 series 2 harmonic balancer - Pennock's Fiero Forum Feb 16 A balancer SHOULD not come off with a rubber mallet, it had better come off with a puller or else it was loose to being with. ArtosDracon said: Go borrow a balancer removal tool from summit, I've used the hammer and 2x4 method before, and trust me, just go get the puller. 96 SS, T-56, Rust. Metric or not, the 1/4" bolts will The lead is in the thread name. The balancer hub will slide on a small amount and hold onto the crankshaft snout. Removing the harmonic balancer on late model 3300 and 3800 V6 GM's requires pulling hardware much different than conventional pullers. Features & Benefits. The 45300 is equipped with the special bolts and adapters to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damage to the crank sensor.Order the 45350 Retrofit Kit to use with your Lisle 45500 Harmonic Balancer Puller. Designed with hardcore racing junkies and high-speed street enthusiasts, this Mr. Gasket performance product is right what you need to boost your driving experience. Includes a standard harmonic balancer puller, pulling screws and adapters for 3300 and 3800 GM V6 engines, and our updated harmonic damper pulley puller jaws for Chevy Camaro 3.6 liter engines and Dodge Hemi 5.7 and 3.5 liter engines. More coolant will pour out, so do not remove whatever you are using to catch the coolant. Order the 45350 Retrofit Kit to use with your Lisle 45500 Harmonic Balancer Puller. They also reduce the risk of stripping threads within the crankshaft as well as the risk of breaking crank bolts. Thread the 3 shoulder bolts with washers into the harmonic balancer. Install the balancer installation tool, again a small amount of grease on the tool threads will help the process, wind the installation tool into place. Remove the harmonic balancer. the three bolts I picked up (M6x1x100mm) and tried to use just pulled out of. Remove the crankshaft balancer using J 38197-A and J 38197-MOD (see Figure 4 on page 30). Remove the harmonic balancer retaining bolt. Lisle LIS45300 harmonic balancer puller for GM 3300 and 3800 V6 cylinder engines is made from durable material that can endure wear and tear and ensures longevity. Product information . Leave about 3/8" of thread still engaged. Description. Screw the bolts into the threaded holes in the balancer,loosen the balancer mount bolt until it is almost all the way out. The 45300 is equipped with the special bolts and adapters to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damage to the crank sensor. Nothing is broken to make it turn. Only show this user. crank position sensor. Thread the main pulling screw into the center of the ducks foot body. The 45300 is equipped with the special bolts and adapters to pull the harmonic balancer cleanly without damage to the crank sensor. If it is manual place it in reverse gear with handbrake firmly applied. I'm trying to remove my harmonic balancer so I can install a new timing chain and vernier cam gear. 4. Jul 16, 2004. Pull down on the belt the help move it after you've loosened it some.Then remove harmonic balancer bolt (19mm).If the harmonic balancer will not slide off the crankshaft then use a two finger gear puller. Repairs worn sealing surfaces to assure a leak free repair. 2. I had to remove my balancer to change the crankshaft position sensor, here's an easy way to pull the bolt and it's easier then you think. 5 - Go ahead and drain all of your coolant, I found that pulling off the lower radiator hose is easiest. check your socket/wrench. 1/4'" x 20 bolts will work but will damage the existing threads. Be sure that the gaps in the new sensor are postioned correctly. Depending what tool you are using to remove it you can wedge a screw driver through the tool.