Harmonic Balancer Removal
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Instructor
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From: Houston TX
Harmonic Balancer Removal
What is the best procedure for removing the Balancer on these C5's. I am doing a cam swap and have removed the radiator but the steering rack is in the way. Can the rack be unbolted, picked up and moved out of the way or does it need to be removed all together? My C5 is a 1999 and has the Antilock Brake Controller, does this need to be removed? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Paul
Paul
Melting Slicks
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From: Rugby North Dakota
here is the cam swap write up you need to follow:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
You HAVE to remove the steering rack to get the crank pulley off - print off the above LS1 article, and follow it almost religously.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
You HAVE to remove the steering rack to get the crank pulley off - print off the above LS1 article, and follow it almost religously.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: The Woodlands TX
here is the cam swap write up you need to follow:
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
You HAVE to remove the steering rack to get the crank pulley off - print off the above LS1 article, and follow it almost religously.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
You HAVE to remove the steering rack to get the crank pulley off - print off the above LS1 article, and follow it almost religously.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Stillman Valley Illinois
If you follow those directions "religously" you are asking for TROUBLE.
DO NOT use the Crank bolt to remove the balancer!!! You will end up pulling on the last (first) couple of threads in the crank! Pull tose threads out and or break that bolt off in teh crank and you will regret it.
Same goes for the reinstallation. Make a reinstall tool.
I really wish they would fix those instructions
DO NOT use the Crank bolt to remove the balancer!!! You will end up pulling on the last (first) couple of threads in the crank! Pull tose threads out and or break that bolt off in teh crank and you will regret it.
Same goes for the reinstallation. Make a reinstall tool.
I really wish they would fix those instructions
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
If you follow those directions "religously" you are asking for TROUBLE.
DO NOT use the Crank bolt to remove the balancer!!! You will end up pulling on the last (first) couple of threads in the crank! Pull tose threads out and or break that bolt off in teh crank and you will regret it.
Same goes for the reinstallation. Make a reinstall tool.
I really wish they would fix those instructions
DO NOT use the Crank bolt to remove the balancer!!! You will end up pulling on the last (first) couple of threads in the crank! Pull tose threads out and or break that bolt off in teh crank and you will regret it.
Same goes for the reinstallation. Make a reinstall tool.
I really wish they would fix those instructions
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Farmington CT
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get the tool you see in the GM manual, it's on xbay for about 60 bucks, made by OTC
about a 3 minute job
all other tools are absolute bulls%%t
Install, 618hawk over on lstech
don't skimp on the tools, pay attention to tech data(GM manual)
about a 3 minute job
all other tools are absolute bulls%%t
Install, 618hawk over on lstech
don't skimp on the tools, pay attention to tech data(GM manual)
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,757
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From: Stillman Valley Illinois
I use a LARGE socket that will contact the snout of the crank; and slip a bolt ( ~ 3/8") through the 1/2" drive hole. The head of the bolt contacts the socket, and if you use a "soft" bolt, the point on the puller screw will form it's own seat!
Note to Vettenuts: Thanks for all of you help with my valve cover / pcv issues! I appreciate it
Car is done & tuned... see below
Note to Vettenuts: Thanks for all of you help with my valve cover / pcv issues! I appreciate it
Car is done & tuned... see below
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Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I use a LARGE socket that will contact the snout of the crank; and slip a bolt ( ~ 3/8") through the 1/2" drive hole. The head of the bolt contacts the socket, and if you use a "soft" bolt, the point on the puller screw will form it's own seat!
Note to Vettenuts: Thanks for all of you help with my valve cover / pcv issues! I appreciate it Car is done & tuned... see below
Note to Vettenuts: Thanks for all of you help with my valve cover / pcv issues! I appreciate it
Car is done & tuned... see below 
