Balance Shaft Bearing: Service and Repair

Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 26941 Bushing/Bearing Remover
- J 33834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

Removal Procedure

Important: The balance shaft and the front bearing are serviced only as a package. Do not remove the bearing from the balance shaft.

1. Remove the balance shaft.





Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Use the J 38834 and the J 26941 in order to remove the balance shaft rear bearing
2.1. Install J 26941 legs behind the balance shaft rear bearing and Secure.
2.2. Install the J 38834-1 with the short threaded end through the balance shaft bole in the front of the engine block.
2.3. Install the J 38834-1 into J 26941
2.4. Slide the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 an into the balance shaft bore of the engine block.
2.5. Install the J 38834 bearing, washer, and nut onto the J 38834-1
2.6. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 and then rotate the J 38834 nut clockwise until the balance shaft rear bearing is removed from the engine block.
2.7. Remove the J 26941 frown the balance shaft rear bearing.
3. Discard the balance shaft rear bearing.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
1.4. Install the J 38834 2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
1.6. Install the balance shaft car bearing onto the J 38834-2.
1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
2. Remove the J 38834.
3. Install the balance shaft.