Balance Shaft Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 6125-1B Slide Hammer

Remove the balance shaft driven gear bolt.
Remove the balance shaft driven gear.

Fig 1: Balance Shaft Driven Gear & Bolt
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Remove the balance shaft retainer bolts.
Remove the balance shaft retainer.

Fig 2: Balance Shaft Retainer & Bolts
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Use J 6125-1B to remove the balance shaft.

Fig 3: Balance Shaft Using J 6125-1B
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