38. Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

^ Tools Required
- J38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Use the J38334 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1.1. Install the J38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J38834-1.
1.2. Install the J38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J38834-1.
1.3. Install the J38834-2 onto the J38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
1.4. Install the J38834-2 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 rear bearing onto the J38834-2.
1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
1.8. Using a wrench secure the J38834-1 into place.
1.9. Rotate the J38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
2. Remove the J38834.