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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the accessory drive belts. Refer to Generator Drive Belt Replacement  and to Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the mechanical fan adapter, if equipped. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Bracket Replacement (LH2)
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove transmission bell housing inspection hole cover.
  5. Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Tool
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  6. Install the EN-48018  flywheel holding tool as shown.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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  8. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  9. Fig 3: View Of J 38416-2 & J 24420-C
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  10. Place the J 38416-2  crankshaft button into the end of the crankshaft.
  11. Install the J 24420-C  on the crankshaft balancer.
  12. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
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  13. Remove the crankshaft balancer using the J 24420-C  .
  14. Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .