Balance Shaft: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the radiator.
2. Remove the A/C condenser, if equipped.
3. Remove the lower intake manifold.
4. Remove the valve lifter pushrod guide.
5. Remove the camshaft timing chain and sprockets.





6. Remove the balance shaft drive gear.





7. Remove the bolt holding the balance shaft driven gear.
8. Remove the balance shaft driven gear.





9. Remove the bolts and the balance shaft retainer.





10. Tap on the balance shaft using a soft-faced hammer in order to remove the balance shaft.

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

11. Clean all sealing surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the balance shaft.
2. Install the camshaft timing chain and the camshaft sprocket.
3. Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring and the engine front cover.
4. Install the valve lifter pushrod guide.
5. Install the lower intake manifold.
6. Install the A/C condenser, if equipped.
7. Install the radiator.