Engine Disassembly (0-01) Section 0 - Engine Disassembly and Assembly - Group 00 M11 Page 0-36 Remove the crankshaft drive gear. Remove the two guide pins from the crankshaft. Remove the idler shaft retaining capscrew. Use idler shaft puller, Part No. 3823709, to remove the idler shaft. Manufacture a sleeve from 38.1 mm O.D. [1.50 inch O.D.] (D) PVC, aluminum, or equivalent, to the following di- mensions: Length (L): 25.4 mm [1.00 in] Slot (W): 6.3 mm [0.25 in] Caution: Do not drop the idler gear bearings as the idler gear is removed. Damage to the bearings can result.
Install the tool into the idler gear bore through the idler shaft bore to hold the idler gear and bearings together while they are removed. Remove the idler gear to gain access to the rest of the housing capscrews.