Okay guys, so last night my alternator, which is cracked all to hell from the previous owner's accident, finally completely seized, throwing the serpentine belt. It lasted 20,000 miles in that condition, which is more than I could've asked for.
I ordered a new alternator online, but it won't be in until Tuesday or Wednesday. This gives me the perfect opportunity to delete that balance shaft, as I'll have 4 days to do it.
Question: Do you really have to pull the engine to remove the balance shaft in one piece?? Could I just remove 3 of the engine mounts, support the engine on jack stands, and lower the engine a LOT, until the shaft clears the subframe? (I only ask because my only other option is a hacksaw :icon_biggrin: