Vibration Damper: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable at right strut tower.
Remove upper radiator crossmember. (Refer to GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT )
Remove radiator fan. (Refer to RADIATOR FAN )
Remove the accessory drive belts. (Refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE )
Use Special Tool 8191 to hold crankshaft damper while removing center bolt (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Crankshaft Damper Center Bolt - Removal And Installation
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Use Special Tool 1023 puller, and insert C-4685-C2, remove crankshaft damper (Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Damper - Removal
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