Removal Procedure

Important:  The balance shaft and the front bearing are serviced only as a package. Do not remove the bearing from the balance shaft.

1. Remove the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Replacement .
2. Use the J 26941  and the J 38834  in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
   1. 2.1. Install J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
   2. 2.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.
   3. 2.3. Install the J 38834-1 into J 26941.
   4. 2.4. Slide the J 38834-2  onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
   5. 2.5. Install the J 38834 bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
   6. 2.6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834 nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
   7. 2.7. Remove the J 26941 from the balance shaft rear bearing.
3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.
Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing
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