Removal Procedure

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Starter (1) - Remove - Starter Replacement (LV1)
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EN-42386-A flywheel holding tool (1) - Install
Oil Pump - Remove - Oil Pump Replacement
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Push down the balance shaft thrust plate torsion spring (1) and install EN-46330 tension pin (2).
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Loosen the balancer shaft bolt (1) and the idler shaft sprocket bolt (2).
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Remove the two balancer shaft retainer bolts (1).
Remove the balancer chain guide (2).
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Remove the balancer shaft driven sprocket bolt (1) and the balancer shaft driven sprocket (2).
Remove the balancer shaft chain (3).
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Remove the CMP actuator solenoid valve (1).
Loosen and separate the CMP actuator and timing chain (2) from the camshaft. Position fingers behind the actuator sprocket and pull the actuator away from the front of the camshaft. Never pull on the reluctor wheel when attempting to remove the actuator.
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Insert a tie strap (1) through the center of the actuator and over the reluctor wheel.
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Remove the crankshaft sprocket (4) and key (3).
Remove the timing chain tensioner bolts (2) and the timing chain tensioner (1).
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Engine Block Valley Cover (2) - Remove - Engine Block Valley Cover Replacement
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Remove the remaining balancer shaft retainer bolt (1) and the balancer shaft retainer (2).
Remove the balancer shaft assembly (3).