no, threads are right handed.
Go to Autozone and tell them u need a harmonic balancer puller
8 inch balancer.
Yes.
take off the serpentine belt and crank pulley and you will need a harmonic balancer pulley to get it off.
yes.
Behind the harmonic balancer.
yes
With a harmonic balancer puller. Your local auto parts store can sell or rent you one.
To change the harmonic balancer on a 2001 Chevy Metro, first disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove the drive belt. Use a puller tool to remove the old harmonic balancer, then clean the crankshaft and inspect it for damage. Install the new harmonic balancer by aligning it properly and pressing it onto the crankshaft. Finally, reattach the drive belt and reconnect the battery terminal.
There is not much you can do with a bad balancer other than replace it with a new one.
It is on the front of the motor, it will be the bottom most pully.
To replace the harmonic balancer on a 2005 Chevy Colorado 3.5, first disconnect the negative battery terminal and remove any components obstructing access, such as the serpentine belt and crankshaft pulley. Use a harmonic balancer puller to carefully remove the old balancer from the crankshaft. Install the new harmonic balancer by aligning it with the keyway on the crankshaft and pressing it into place, ensuring it's properly seated. Reassemble the components in the reverse order, reconnect the battery, and check for proper operation.