Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal

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Tools Required

J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
1. 1.1. Install J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
2. 1.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.
3. 1.3. Install the J 38834-1 into J 26941 .
4. 1.4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
5. 1.5. Install the J 38834 bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
6. 1.6. 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. 1.7. Remove the J 26941 from the balance shaft rear bearing.
Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.

Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.