Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal

Tools Required

• J 26941  Bushing/Bearing Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .
• J 38834  Balance Shaft Service Kit. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Use the J 38834  and the J 26941  in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
   CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
   1. Install J 26941  legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
   2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.
   3. Install the J 38834-1 into J 26941  .
   4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
   5. Install the J 38834  bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
   6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834  nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
   7. Remove the J 26941  from the balance shaft rear bearing.
Fig 1: Removing The Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Using J 26941, J 38834-1 & J 38834-2
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
2. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.