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Crankshaft Balancer Removal C, H, W

Tools Required

    • J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller

    Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  1. Use J 37096 in order to hold the flywheel.

  2. Object Number: 26141  Size: SH
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

  4. Object Number: 716405  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 38197-A in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
  6. Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.

    3.1. Invert J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
    3.2. Install the silver screws J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
    3.3. Turn J 38197-1 to remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
    3.4. Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2, and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.

Crankshaft Balancer Removal F

Tools Required

    • J 37096 Flywheel Holding Tool
    • J 38197-A Crankshaft Balancer Puller

    Object Number: 309963  Size: SH
  1. Use J 37096 to hold the flywheel.

  2. Object Number: 192730  Size: SH
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.

  4. Object Number: 716408  Size: SH
  5. Use J 38197-A to remove the crankshaft balancer.
  6. Important: Do not separate the crankshaft pulley from the crankshaft balancer. Service the crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft balancer as an assembly.

    3.1. Invert J 38197-2 so the leg of the tool is facing away from the crankshaft balancer.
    3.2. Install the silver screws J 38197-4 to the crankshaft balancer.
    3.3. Turn J 38197-1 to remove the crankshaft balancer from the crankshaft.
    3.4. Remove J 38197-1, J 38197-2, and J 38197-4 from the crankshaft balancer.