Crankshaft Balancer Removal

Special Tools

• J-41816-A  Crankshaft Balancer Remover
• J-41816-2  Crankshaft End Protector
• J-2386-A  Flywheel Holding Tool

Equivalent regional tools: Special Tools 

Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Tool
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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.

1. Install the J-2386-A  tool (1) and bolts.

   Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation and tighten the J-2386-A  tool bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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NOTE:

Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

2. Remove Crankshaft Balancer Bolt (139).
Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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3. Install J-41816-A  remover (1) and the J-41816-2  protector (2).
Fig 4: Crankshaft Balancer
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4. Remove Crankshaft Balancer (138).
Fig 5: Flywheel Holding Tool
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5. Remove J-2386-A  tool