Removal (Carrier Assembly & Balance Shafts)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Plymouth Voyager, 1995 Dodge Dakota, and 1995 Dodge Caravan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Following components will remain intact during carrier assembly removal: gear cover, gears, balance shafts and rear cover.
- Remove oil pan and oil pick-up tube. See OIL PAN under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove timing belt. See TIMING BELT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove crankshaft sprocket bolt. Using Crankshaft Sprocket Puller/Installer (C-4685) and puller insert, remove crankshaft sprocket. See Figure. Remove crankshaft seal retainer.
- Remove chain cover. Remove balance shaft sprocket bolt. Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting bolts. Move chain-driven balance shaft inboard through chain sprocket. Sprocket should remain hanging in lower chain loop. Remove carrier-to-cylinder block bolts, and remove carrier assembly.