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5.7L (VIN 8) Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. If necessary, remove the water pump damper.

3. Remove the retainers, then remove the crankshaft pulley

4. Remove the serpentine drive belt.

5. On some vehicles, it may be necessary to disconnect and plug the power steering line in order to get access to the damper with the removal puller.

|WARNING |

|Using any other type of puller, such as a universal claw, which pulls on the outside of the hub, can destroy the damper. The |

|outside ring is permanently bonded to hub. Using the wrong puller could break the bond. |

6. Install a harmonic balancer removal tool, or suitable puller on the damper. Turn the puller screw, then remove the damper.

7. Check the front cover seal for damage.

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|Exploded view of the crankshaft torsional damper-1989 5.7L (VIN 8) engine shown |

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To install:

8. Use clean engine oil to coat the seal contact area on the damper.

9. Place the damper in position over the woodruff key on the crankshaft.

10. Pull the damper onto the crankshaft as follows:

1. Install the appropriate threaded end of the harmonic balancer tool into the crankshaft. Install the tool in the crankshaft so that at least 1/2 in. (13mm) of the threads are engaged.

2. Install the plate, thrust bearing and nut to complete tool installation.

3. Pull the damper into position.

4. Remove the tool from the crankshaft, then install the damper retaining bolt. Tighten the bolt to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm).

8. Install the crankshaft pulley.

9. If removed, unplug and install the power steering line. Tighten the center bolt to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm) and the outer bolts to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).

10. If removed, install the water pump damper.

11. Install the serpentine drive belt.

12. Connect the negative battery cable.

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