GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
    • J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

    Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 340081  Size: SH
  1. Use the J 38834 kit and the J 26941 remover in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing.
  2. 1.1. Install J 26941 remover legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and secure.
    1.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bore in the front of the engine block.
    1.3. Install the J 38834-1 into J 26941 remover .
    1.4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 and into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
    1.5. Install the J 38834 kit bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1.
    1.6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834 kit nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
    1.7. Remove the J 26941 remover from the balance shaft rear bearing.
  3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.