38. Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Center Bearing Removal

Balancer Shaft Front Bearing and Center Bearing Removal

Tools Required

J 44225 Balance Shaft Bearing Remover/Installer




1. Position the cylinder block so the cylinder head deck face is down and identify the following:

* The left balance shaft bearings are in the shorter length balance shaft journal (3) and (4).
* The right balance shaft - outer diameter is grooved, bearings are in the longer length balance shaft journal (1) and (2).




2. Identify the following:

* Bearings (2) and (3) are the front bearings and bearings (1) and (4) are the rear bearings.
* The rear bearings (1) and (4) have a slightly larger diameter than the front bearings (2) and (3). The rear bearings also have notches on them for identification purposes. The larger diameter allows for easier removal and installation of the front bearings.





Important: It may help to stand the block on end to aid in positioning the swivel end of J 44225 .


3. Install J 44225 into the right balance shaft bearing bore.
4. Position the swivel end inside lip of J 44225 against the frontside of the rear bearing.
5. Turn the nut clockwise to remove the bearing.




6. Remove and discard the right rear bearing (1).




7. Install J 44225 into the right balance shaft bearing bore.
8. Position the swivel end inside lip of J 44225 against the frontside of the front bearing.
9. Turn the nut clockwise to remove the bearing.




10. Remove and discard the right front bearing (1).




11. Install J 44225 into the left balance shaft bearing bore.
12. Position the swivel end inside lip of J 44225 against the frontside of the rear bearing.
13. Turn the nut clockwise to remove the bearing.




14. Remove and discard the left rear bearing (1).




15. Install J 44225 into the left balance shaft bearing bore.
16. Position the swivel end inside lip of J 44225 against the frontside of the front bearing.
17. Turn the nut clockwise to remove the bearing.




18. Remove and discard the left front bearing (1).