Balancer Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Removal

Balancer Chain, Sprocket, and Tensioner Removal

Special Tools

EN-50837 - Timing Chain Tensioner Retraction Tool




1. Remove the balancer chain tensioner bolt (1).

2. Remove the balancer chain tensioner (2).

3. Compress and lock the tensioner using EN-50837 - retention tool.

1. Insert EN-50837 - retention tool into the lever arm and push in a counterclockwise direction.

2. Compress the tensioner while holding lever arm.

3. Relax the force on the lever and tensioner slightly, allowing the tensioner to extend 3 ratchet clicks, and then hold in place.

4. Pull lever clockwise using EN-50837 - retention tool until the hole in the lever aligns with the hole in the tensioner assembly. Push the point of EN-50837 - retention tool through the lever and into the tensioner assembly.




4. Remove the balancer chain guide bolt (1).

5. Remove the balancer chain guide (2).




6. Remove and discard the balancer shaft driven sprocket bolt (1).




7. Remove the crankshaft sprocket, balancer shaft driven sprocket, and balancer chain (1) simultaneously.