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Removal Procedure

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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. Using J 26941  and the J 38834  , remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
    1. 2.1. Install the 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.
      Fig 1: J 38834-1, J 38834-2 & J 26941
      G02105967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. 2.3. Install J 38834-1 into the 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.