Hmm.. Glad I read this thread, maybe I could be of some help. I just recently pulled both balance shafts this past week. Hoping you maybe have a lift you can use. I placed the pole jack in the front center of the frame and took the two bolts out. On the left side, you must remove both sub frame bolts. Then used a transmission jack and lifted the transmission side up a little bit. After doing that, you should have enough clearance to clear the body panel that hangs down and blocks you from removing it straight out. I wish I had pictures to explain which bolts. I had just enough angle to turn the front shaft where the balance side interferes with easy removal. Just remember to rotate bearings you're going to re-install 180 degrees of the oil hole for both inner and outer front shaft. I used the steel cap method in the outer front shaft bearing. Since my balance shaft seized the inner bearing, I had to apply jb weld on the inner bearing. It was a project for me, I replaced the oil pump while I was at it. Have fun, take a look at some of my photos in the General Bulletin: 978/1000: MD Rebuild