Removal Procedure

Important:  The balance shaft and the front bearing are serviced only as a package. Do not remove the bearing from the balance shaft.

1. Remove the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Replacement .
   WARNING: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
2. Use the J 38834  and the J 26941  in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
   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.
3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.

Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Using J 38834 & J 26941

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