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Balance Shaft: Removal

  1. Remove radiator. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment and remove A/C condenser (if equipped) and grille. Remove the valve lifters. See VALVE LIFTERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Remove the timing chain and camshaft sprocket. Refer to TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove balance shaft gears. Remove balance shaft retainer plate.
  3. Remove intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using a soft-faced hammer, tap balance shaft out toward front of engine.
    NOTE: Front bearing is removed with balance shaft. Replace front bearing and balance shaft as a set only. Replace balance shaft timing gears as a set only.
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