Tools Required

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J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller

Use J 37096 to hold the flywheel.

Fig 1: Using J 37096
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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Use J 38197-A to remove the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 3: Using J 38197-A
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Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.
1. 3.1. Invert J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
2. 3.2. Install the silver screws J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
3. 3.3. Turn J 38197-1 to remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
4. 3.4. Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2, and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.