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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Special Tool & Bolts
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  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Belt Replacement .
  2. Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (Non-HP2) or Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) .
  3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement .
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A  mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel. See Special Tools .
  4. Install the J 42386-A  (1) and bolts. See Special Tools . Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten:  Tighten the J 42386-A  bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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  5. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139). Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt at this time. The old balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Crankshaft Balancer With J 41816 & J 41816-2 Removal Tools
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  6. Install the J 41816  (1) and J 41816-2  (2) to the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
    7. Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer
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    IMPORTANT: The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.
  7. Use the J 41816  and the J 41816-2  to remove the crankshaft balancer (138). See Special Tools .
  8. Remove the J 41816  and the J 41816-2  from the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .
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