39. Balancer Shaft Bearing Installation

Balancer Shaft Bearing Installation

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J 38834 - Balance Shaft Service Kit

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1. Use the J 38834 - kit in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.

1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
2. Install the J 38834 - kit nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
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.
4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
9. Rotate the J 38834 - kit nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.

2. Remove the J 38834 - kit.