Balancer Shaft Bearing Removal

Special Tools

• J 26941:  Bushing/Bearing Remover
• J 38834:  Balance Shaft Service Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
1. 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.
2. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.