Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Sierra and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Using J 38834 & J 26941 To Remove Balance Shaft Bearing/Bushing

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Use the J 38834: kit and the J 26941: remover in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
1. Install J 26941: remover 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: remover.
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: kit bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834: kit nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
7. Remove the J 26941: remover from the balance shaft rear bearing.
Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.