Balance Shaft Carrier

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Fig 1: Gear Cover & Gears

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1 - STUD (DOUBLE ENDED)

2 - DRIVE GEAR

3 - DRIVEN GEAR

4 - CARRIER DOWEL

5 - GEAR(S)

6 - GEAR COVER

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

Drain engine oil.

Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Chain Cover, Guide & 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

Remove chain cover (6), guide (7), and tensioner (2). See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Drive Chain & Sprockets

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1 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND MARK

2 - GEAR/SPROCKET SCREWS

3 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND DOT

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