Removal Procedure
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- Remove the vacuum pump belt. Refer to Vacuum Pump Belt Replacement .
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (L83, L86) .
- Install the EN-42386-A flywheel holding tool (2) and bolts. Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation. Tighten the EN-42386-A flywheel holding tool bolts (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (1). Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt at this time. The old balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.
- Install the EN-41816 crankshaft balancer remover (1) and EN-41816-2 crankshaft end protector to the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the crankshaft balancer (2).
- For crankshaft balancer cleaning and inspection, refer to Crankshaft Balancer Cleaning and Inspection .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Ensure that the teeth of the EN-42386-A flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.