70. Balance Shaft Installation

Balance Shaft Installation

Special Tools
* J 8001 - Dial Indicator Set
* J 21465-13 - Drive Handle Extension
* J 36996 - Balance Shaft Installer
* J 45059 - Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).




1. Use J 21465-13 - extension and J 36996 - installer to install the balance shaft into the engine block.




2. Install the balance shaft retainer.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the balance shaft retainer bolts and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).




4. Install the balance shaft driven gear.

Caution: Refer to Special Fastener Caution (Special Fastener Caution).

5. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt and Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft). Use J 45059 - meter to tighten the bolt an additional 70 degrees.




6. Using J 8001 - set measure the balance shaft end play. End play must not exceed 0.028 mm (0.008 in).




7. Using J 8001 - set measure the balance shaft radial play at the rear. Radial play must be between 0.0127-0.119 mm (0.0005-0.0047 in).
8. Install the balance shaft drive gear.
9. Install the camshaft sprocket.
10. Turn the camshaft so the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is straight down.
11. Remove the camshaft sprocket and balance shaft drive gear.
12. Turn the balance shaft so the timing mark on the balance shaft driven gear points straight down.
13. Partially install the balance shaft drive gear so the gear teeth are not engaged.
14. Align the marks on the balance shaft driven gear and the balance shaft drive gear. Do this by turning the balance shaft.
15. Once marks are aligned, fully seat balance shaft drive gear and engage gear teeth.
16. Turn the crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center.
17. Install the timing chain and camshaft sprocket.




18. Using J 8001 - set measure the gear lash at four places. Measure every quarter turn. Gear lash must be between 0.050-0.127 mm (0.002-0.005 in).