Balance Shaft Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 6125-1B Slide Hammer

Remove the balance shaft driven gear bolt.

Fig 1: Balance Shaft Driven Gear

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Remove the balance shaft driven gear.
Remove the balance shaft retainer bolts.

Fig 2: Balance Shaft Retainer

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Remove the balance shaft retainer.
Use J 6125-1B to remove the balance shaft.

Fig 3: Using J 6125-1B To Remove Balance Shaft

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