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Crankshaft Balancer Removal (LGX)

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Fig 1: Crankshaft Balancer (LGX)
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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Install the EN-46106  Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.
    NOTE:

    The top starter hole will require a longer bolt and nut to secure the tool.

  2. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt.
  3. Install the EN-44226-5  Crankshaft Button in the nose of the crankshaft.
  4. Install the EN-25031  3 Jaw Puller
    NOTE:

    Use of the EN-41816  Crankshaft Balancer Remover with extension arms removed in order to remove the crankshaft balancer as alternate method.

  5. Tighten the center bolt of the EN-25031  3 Jaw Puller in order to pull the crankshaft balancer off of the crankshaft.
  6. Remove the EN-25031  3 Jaw Puller remover from the crankshaft balancer.
  7. Remove the EN-46106  Flywheel Holding Tool through the starter mounting hole.

Special Tools

  • EN-25031  3 Jaw Puller
  • EN-41816  Crankshaft Balancer Remover
  • EN-44226-5  Crankshaft Button
  • EN-46106  Flywheel Holding Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (LGX) .
1 Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
NOTE:

Remove and DISCARD the bolt.

2 Crankshaft Balancer