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Balance Shaft: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove engine. See ENGINE  . Remove the flexplate/flywheel. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD (UPPER)  and INTAKE MANIFOLD (LOWER)  . Remove the lifter guide. See Figure .
  2. Remove front cover. Refer to FRONT COVER  . Remove balance shaft gear bolt. See Figure . Remove camshaft sprocket and timing chain. See TIMING CHAIN & SPROCKETS  . Remove balance shaft retainer and gear. See Figure . Using Slide Hammer (J-6125-B), remove balance shaft from front of engine.
  3. Remove balance shaft plug from rear of cylinder block. Note direction of rear bearing installation. Using Rear Bearing Remover (J-36995-5), remove bearing from block. See Figure .
NOTE: Balance shaft and bearings are serviced as a complete assembly only. Use specified installation tools to prevent balance shaft damage.
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