Preliminary Work

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Remove crankcase cover.
> 101419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CRANKCASE COVER (V6 TURBO)
Remove balance weight -2- .
1. 2.1 Get another person to counter the crankshaft if necessary.
2. 2.2 Counter the crankshaft using > T40049 - special wrench and loosen and unscrew screw -1- .
3. 2.3 Pull balance weight -2- off the balance shaft.
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Balance weight screw
Remove balance shaft bracing wheel.
> WM, 138019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BALANCE SHAFT BRACING WHEEL (V6 TURBO)