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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the engine mount. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  4. Remove the starter. Refer to STARTER REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: Installing EN 46106 Through Starter Mounting Hole
    G04841465Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install the EN 46106 through the starter mounting hole.
    Fig 2: Identifying Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
    G04841466Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Using engine support fixture, lower engine approximately two inches.
  7. Remove the crankshaft balancer bolt.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (J 41816)
    G04841467Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  8. Install the J 38416-2 in the nose of the crankshaft.
  9. Install the J 41816 in order to remove the crankshaft balancer.
  10. Tighten the center bolt of the J 41816 in order to pull the crankshaft balancer off of the crankshaft.
  11. Remove the J 41816 from the crankshaft balancer.