Removal Procedure

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Remove the air conditioning (A/C) drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT-AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove the power steering gear. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT in Power Steering System.
Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTER MOTOR in Engine Electrical.
Remove the right transmission cover and bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Right Transmission Cover And Bolt
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Important: Make sure that the teeth of the flywheel holding tool mesh with the teeth of the engine flywheel.
Install the J 42386-A and bolts.

Fig 2: Installing J 42386-A And Bolts
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Use one M10-1.5 x 120 mm and one M10-1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation

Tighten

Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
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Important: For manual transmission applications, note the position of the crankshaft balancer before removal. The balancer does not use a key or keyway for positioning. Mark or scribe the end of the crankshaft and the balancer before removal. If replacing the crankshaft balancer, note the location of any existing balance weights (if applicable). Install new balance weights into the new crankshaft balancer (if applicable) in the same location as the old balancer. A properly installed balance weight will be either flush or below flush with the face of the balancer.
Mark or scribe the crankshaft balancer and the end of the crankshaft.
Note the balancer installed position on the crankshaft for assembly.

Refer to ENGINE BALANCING
Use the J 38416-B and the J 41816-2 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

Fig 4: Removing Crankshaft Balancer
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Remove the J 38416-B and the J 41816-2 from the crankshaft balancer.
Not the position of any crankshaft balancer weights (if applicable).

Fig 5: Noting Position Of Any Crankshaft Balancer Weights
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Clean and inspect the crankshaft balancer. Refer to CRANKSHAFT BALANCER CLEANING AND INSPECTION .