Balance Shaft, Removing And Installing, Exhaust Side: Removing

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Requirement

The balance shafts must be replaced in pairs.

-- Refer to Engine, Securing to Engine and Transmission Holder .

-- Remove the balance shaft drive chain. Refer to Balance Shaft Drive Chain, Removing and Installing .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Camshaft Balance Shaft

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-- Remove the exhaust side balance shaft.