Removing Balance Shaft (V6 Turbo)

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Remove balance shaft -3- .
1. 1.1 Loosen and unscrew screws -1- and remove end plate -2- for balance shaft -3- .
2. 1.2 Remove old seal and remove thrust washer -4- from balance shaft -3- .
3. 1.3 Remove balance shaft -3- for transmission side from the engine block.
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Balance shaft end plate