<< B >> Balancer Shaft Chain TENSIONER/Crankshaft Sprocket/Balancer Chain/Balancer Shaft Module Removal

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CAUTION: Reliably secure the plunger of the chain tensioner with hard wire to prevent it from jumping out of the main body.

Push in the balancer shaft tensioner lever by hand and push in the plunger of the chain tensioner until it contacts the bottom. Then, insert hard wire (piano wire, etc.) of ø1.5 or hexagonal bar wrench (1.5 mm [0.06 inch]) into the plunger fixing hole to secure.
Remove the balancer shaft chain tensioner.

Fig 1: Identifying Balancer Shaft Chain Tensioner
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: The balancer shaft module must not be disassembled because of assembly warranty.
Remove the crankshaft sprocket, balancer chain and balancer shaft module as a unit.

Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Sprocket
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.