Crankshaft Balancer Removal (Medium Duty)

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Tools Required

J 24420-C Harmonic Balancer Puller
J 42847 Flywheel Holding Tool

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Important: Make sure the teeth of the flywheel holding tool engage the engine flywheel teeth.

Install the J 42847 to the starter bolt holes.
Tighten

Tighten the J 42847 bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt and washer.

Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt & Washer
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Install the J 24420-C or equivalent onto the crankshaft balancer.
Tighten the center screw of the J 24420-C until the crankshaft balancer is clear of the crankshaft nose.
Remove the crankshaft balancer.
Remove the J 42847 .

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Using J 24420-C
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