Balance Shaft Carrier

Fig 1: Gear Cover and Gears

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The following components will remain intact during carrier removal: Gear cover (6), gears (5), balance shafts and the rear cover. See Fig 1.

1. Drain engine oil.
2. Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)  .
   Fig 2: Chain Cover, Guide and Tensioner

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   1 - STUD

   2 - TENSIONER (ADJUSTER)

   3 - GEAR COVER

   4 - ADJUSTER SCREW

   5 - SHOULDERED PIVOT SCREW

   6 - CHAIN COVER (CUTAWAY)

   7 - GUIDE

3. Remove chain cover (6), guide (7), and tensioner (2). See Fig 2.
   Fig 3: Drive Chain and Sprockets

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   1 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND MARK

   2 - GEAR/SPROCKET SCREWS

   3 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND DOT

4. Remove screw retaining balance shaft drive sprocket (2). See Figure.
5. Move balance shaft inboard through drive chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain loop.
6. Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to remove carrier.