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Module, Balance Shaft: Removal: Removal

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Fig 1: Idler Shaft, Counterbalance Shaft Thrust Plate And Drive Gear & Retaining Bolt
GC0083559Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Remove the primary and secondary timing chains. Refer to CHAIN AND SPROCKETS, TIMING, REMOVAL, 3.7L .
    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: Removing/Installing Counterbalance Shaft From Engine
    GC0083560Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer (special tool #8641, Remover/Installer) (1), remove the counterbalance shaft from the engine.
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