Removal Procedure
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- Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Carefully loosen and remove the balancer bolt.
- Install J 41816-2 into the end of the crankshaft. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Use a 3 jaw puller to remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the 3 jaw puller and the J 41816-2 . See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer shim from the crankshaft snout.
- Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
Do not pull on outer edge of the crankshaft balancer.