Crankshaft Balancer Removal

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Tools Required

J 41816 Crankshaft Balancer Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .
J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool. See Special Tools and Equipment .

Fig 1: View Of J 42386-A Flywheel Tool

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.
Make sure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

Install the J 42386-A and bolts. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

Tighten: Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools and Equipment .m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer And Retaining Bolt

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

Fig 3: Removing The Crankshaft Balancer

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Use the J 41816 and the J 41816-2 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools and Equipment .
Remove the J 42386-A and bolts. See Special Tools and Equipment .