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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  2. Remove the balance shaft cover bolts.
  3. Lift the balance shaft cover from the engine valley.
  4. Remove the balance shaft cover gasket. Carefully scrape any remaining gasket material from the cylinder block and cover plate.
  5. Clean and inspect the balance shaft cover. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT CLEANING AND INSPECTION in Engine Mechanical-3.5L Unit Repair.
    Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Opening Cover
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