Balance Shaft (4.3L - If Equipped): Removal

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Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Discharge A/C system (if equipped) using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove radiator, A/C condenser (if equipped) and grille. Remove lower intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD (LOWER) . Remove valve lifters. See VALVE LIFTERS . Remove accessory drive belt, water pump and front cover. See FRONT COVER .
Remove CKP sensor reluctor ring using Puller (J-8433-1) and Puller Plate (J-41371). Remove the timing chain and the camshaft sprocket. Remove the crankshaft sprocket, using (J-5825-A). See TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS . Remove balance shaft gears. Remove balance shaft retainer plate. 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.