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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
    • J 43653 Flywheel Holding Tool

    Object Number: 1828030  Size: SH

    Important: J 43653 flywheel holding tool may be used instead of J 38122-A in order to prevent crankshaft rotation.

  1. Install the J 38122-A .
  2. Remove the balancer retaining bolt and washer. Use the J 38122-A and a breaker bar to prevent the crankshaft from rotating when loosening the bolt.
  3. Discard the bolt.


    Object Number: 1828035  Size: SH
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer assembly.
  5. Remove and discard the friction washer.

Special Tools

    • EN-38122-A Crankshaft Balancer Holder
    • EN-43653 Flywheel Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.


    Object Number: 1828030  Size: SH

    Note: EN-43653 flywheel holding tool may be used instead of EN-38122-A crankshaft balancer holder to prevent crankshaft rotation.

  1. Install EN-38122-A holder .
  2. Remove the balancer retaining bolt and washer. Use EN-38122-A holder and a breaker bar to prevent the crankshaft from rotating when loosening the bolt. Discard the bolt.

  3. Object Number: 1828035  Size: SH
  4. Remove the crankshaft balancer assembly using a universal removal tool.