Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Flywheel Holding Tool

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Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
Remove the cooling fan and shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (HP2) .

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

Ensure that the teeth of the J 42386-A mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.

Install the J 42386-A (1) and bolts. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.
Tighten

Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: Crankshaft Balancer Bolt

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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139). Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt at this time. The old balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

Fig 3: Crankshaft Balancer With Removal Tools

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Install the J 41816-A (1) and J 41816-2 (2) to the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 4: Crankshaft Balancer

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NOTE:

The crankshaft balancer is balanced as an individual component. It is not necessary to mark the balancer prior to removal.

Use the J 41816-A and the J 41816-2 to remove the crankshaft balancer (138).
Remove the J 41816-A and the J 41816-2 from the crankshaft balancer.