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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit
    • J 26941 Balance Shaft Service Kit

    Important: The balance shaft and the balance shaft front bearing are serviced only as an assembly. Do not remove the balance shaft front bearing from the balance shaft.

  1. Remove the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Replacement .
  2. Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing. Refer to Balance Shaft Removal .
  3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.

Installation Procedure

  1. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing. Refer to Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation .
  2. Install the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Replacement .