Crankshaft Balancer Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: View Of Special Tool & Bolts

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

IMPORTANT: Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.

Install the J 42386-A (1) and bolts. See Special Tools .
Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

Tighten: Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N. See Special Tools .m (37 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Crankshaft Balancer Bolt

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Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).
Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt is used during the balancer installation procedure.

Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Balancer

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Use the J 41816-A (1) and the J 41816-2 (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer. See Special Tools .

Fig 4: View Of Crankshaft Balancer

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Remove the balancer (138).

Fig 5: View Of Special Tool & Bolts

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Remove the J 42386-A (1) and bolts. See Special Tools .