Crankshaft Balancer Removal

Special Tools

• EN 46106  Flywheel Holding Tool
• J 38416-B  Harmonic Balancer Remover
• J 38416-2  Crankshaft Button

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Fixture
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1. Install the EN 46106  tool through the starter mounting hole.
Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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2. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).
Fig 3: Installing Crankshaft Balancer Remover
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3. Install the J 38416-2  button (2) in the nose of the crankshaft.
4. Install the J 38416-B  remover (1) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
Fig 4: Pulling Crankshaft Balancer Off
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5. Pull the crankshaft balancer (1) off by tightening the center bolt on the J 38416-B  remover until the crankshaft balancer pulls off of the crankshaft end.
6. Remove the J 38416-B  remover and J 38416-2  button from the crankshaft balancer.
Fig 5: Flywheel Holding Fixture
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7. Remove the EN 46106  tool from the starter mounting hole.