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9. Crankshaft Balancer Removal




Crankshaft Balancer Removal

Special Tools
* EN 46106 - Flywheel Holding Tool
* J 38416-B - Harmonic Balancer Remover
* J 38416-2 - Crankshaft Button

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).




1. Install the EN 46106 - tool through the starter mounting hole.




2. Remove and discard the crankshaft balancer bolt (1).




3. Install the J 38416-2 - button (2) in the nose of the crankshaft.
4. Install the J 38416-B - remover (1) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.




5. Pull the crankshaft balancer (1) off by tightening the center bolt on the J 38416-B - remover until the crankshaft balancer pulls off of the crankshaft end.
6. Remove the J 38416-B - remover and J 38416-2 - button from the crankshaft balancer.




7. Remove the EN 46106 - tool from the starter mounting hole.