Timing cover and backing plate removal

[Ben-e-boy]

Just a 41mm socket and big breaker bar yeah?
I don't have the budget for a $500 harmonic balancer, is there a way I can test it while it's off?

Yeah, don't forget the crank nut it tightened to over 300Nm, it's also on a taperlock.
If the rubber on the balancer is cracked, hardened or deteriorated in any way it needs to be replaced,