Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

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

Fig 1: Removing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing. See Special Tools .
1. Install J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure. See Special Tools .
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 . See Special Tools .
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. See Special Tools .
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. See Special Tools .
7. Remove the J 26941 from the balance shaft rear bearing. See Special Tools .
Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.