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J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder

Fig 1: View Of Harmonic Balancer Holder J38122-A

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Install the J 38122-A .
Remove the balancer retaining bolt and washer. Use the J 38122-A and a breaker bar to prevent the crankshaft from rotating when loosening the bolt.
Discard the bolt.

Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer

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Remove the crankshaft balancer assembly.