Tools Required

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J 6125-1B Slide Hammer

Remove the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
Remove the balance shaft driven gear.

Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Driven Gear
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Remove the balance shaft retainer bolts.
Remove the balance shaft retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Balance Shaft Retainer
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Use J 6125-1B to remove the balance shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Balance Shaft
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