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I'm ready to install the crankshaft balancer on my 1998 Lumina 3100 and I noticed the mention of an installation tool in one of the forums. I was going to use a pulley installer that I use for PS pump pulleys. Is there a special tool for the balancer pulley or am I okay using my existing installer?
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If you can get it to thread into the crank snout I don't see why you couldn't. They both work on the same principal as far as pulley installation but the major difference is the size of threads that the tool screws into.
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You should use the press tool. Any tool with the correct threads will work. Some people do get away with a dead blow hammer but there is a risk of damaging the thrust bearing if it is a tight fit.1993 EXT. CAB, 3.4L V6 TBI, 5spd manual. Sonoma
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Go to Autozone and get the proper tool which will make the job go much easier and safer. They charge a deposit that is fully refunded when you return the tool. This is the kit I used and it worked flawlessly. Put a little oil on the crank snout to help the pulley slide better and grease the threads of the tool to help prevent stripping them out.
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