Special Tools

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Special Tools
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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/Description
GM14487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 3049-A
Valve Lifter Remover
GM4865Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 6125-1B
Slide Hammer
GM35463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 7872
Magnetic Base Dial Indicator Set
GM3403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8037
Piston Ring Compressor
GM3414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8062
Valve Spring Compressor
GM5110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8087
Cylinder Bore Gage
GM35464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8089
Carbon Removing Brush
GM210221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8433-1
Puller Bar
GM3408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 8520
Cam Lobe Lift Indicator
GM5112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 9666
Valve Spring Tester
GM29339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 21867
Pressure Gage
GM26998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 22794
Spark Plug Port Adapter
GM14495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 24086-C
Piston Pin Remover/Installer Set
GM3412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 24270
Cylinder Bore Ridge Reamer
GM676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 25033-C
Power Steering Pump Pulley Installer
GM675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 25034-C
Power Steering Pump Pulley Remover
GM54479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 28410
Gasket Remover
GM62292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 28428-E
Leak Detector Kit
GM5118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 33049
Camshaft Bearing Service Set
GM62295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 35667-A
Cylinder Leakdown Tester
GM105916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 36221
Hydraulic Clutch Line Separator
GM596942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 37378-1
Valve Guide Reamer
GM40271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 38606
Valve Spring Compressor - Head On-Vehicle
GM18093Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 38836
Pilot Bushing Installer/Clutch
GM82341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 39580
Engine Support Table
GM74284Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 39580-500
Engine Support Table Top
GM64207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41476
Front and Rear Cover Alignment - at Crankshaft Seal Area
GM64248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41478
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer
GM64249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41479
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installer
GM64211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41480
Front and Rear Cover Alignment - at Oil Pan Surface
GM64260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41556
Connecting Rod Guide
GM98060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41558
Crankshaft Sprocket Remover
GM64240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41665
Crankshaft Balancer and Sprocket Installer
GM9192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41712
Oil Pressure Switch Socket
GM74283Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41798
Engine Lifting Brackets
GM54474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41816
Crankshaft Balancer Remover
GM98058Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41816-2
Crankshaft End Protector
GM38515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 41818
Crankshaft Bearing Cap Remover
GM65362Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42188
Ball Joint Separator
GM82327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42203
Driveline Support
GM340279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42385-100
Head/Main Bolt Thread Repair Kit
GM453049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42385-200
Common Thread Repair Kit
GM453073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42385-300
Fixtures and Hardware Kit
GM99089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42386-A
Flywheel Holding Tool
GM13545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 42907
Oil Pressure Testing Tool
GM355040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 43276
Clutch Pilot Bearing Remover
GM650651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 43690
Rod Bearing Checking Tool
GM863073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 43690-100
Rod Bearing Checking Tool - Adapter Kit
GM1197696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 45059
Angle Meter
GM852797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
J 45299
Engine Preluber
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