MODULE, Balance Shaft: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Counterbalance Shaft Retaining Plate

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Remove the primary and secondary timing chains. See Engine/Valve Timing/CHAIN and SPROCKETS, Timing - Removal .
NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft.

Remove the retaining bolt (4) from the counterbalance shaft thrust plate (2).

Fig 2: Counterbalance Shaft Removal/Installation Tool
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Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer 8641 (1), remove the counterbalance shaft from the engine.