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Crankshaft Balancer Removal VE

Tools Required

    • J 41816-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1199283  Size: SH

    Important: Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.

  1. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
  2. Use 1 M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and 1 M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten
    Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1408847  Size: SH
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).
  4. Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.


    Object Number: 1408848  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 41816-A  (1) and the J 41816-2  (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

  6. Object Number: 1764786  Size: SH
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer (1).

  8. Object Number: 1759519  Size: SH
  9. Remove the crankshaft balancer washer (1) from the balancer.
  10. Remove the J 42386-A and bolts.

Crankshaft Balancer Removal VZ

Tools Required

    • J 41816-A Crankshaft Balancer Remover
    • J 41816-2 Crankshaft End Protector
    • J 42386-A Flywheel Holding Tool

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309846  Size: SH

    Important: Do not use the crankshaft balancer bolt again. Install a NEW crankshaft balancer bolt during final assembly.

  1. Install the J 42386-A and bolts.
  2. Use one M10 - 1.5 x 120 mm and one M10 - 1.5 x 45 mm bolt for proper tool operation.

    Tighten
    Tighten the J 42386-A bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1408889  Size: SH
  3. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt (139).
  4. Do not discard the crankshaft balancer bolt. The balancer bolt will be used during the balancer installation procedure.


    Object Number: 1408890  Size: SH
  5. Use the J 41816-A  (1) and the J 41816-2  (2) in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.

  6. Object Number: 1712842  Size: SH
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer (1).
  8. Remove the J 42386-A and bolts.