Balance Shaft Bearing Removal

Balance Shaft 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). This allows for easier removal and installation of the front bearings. The rear bearings also have notches on them.





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).