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Balance Shaft Module - Installation






INSTALLATION










NOTE: The balance shaft and gear are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to remove the gear from the balance shaft.

1. Coat counterbalance shaft bearing journals with clean engine oil.

NOTE: The balance shaft is heavy, and care should be used when installing shaft, so bearings are not damaged.

2. Using the Counterbalance Shaft Remover/Installer 8641 (1), carefully install counterbalance shaft into engine.










3. Install Counterbalance shaft thrust plate retaining bolt (4) finger tight.Do not tighten bolt at this time.
4. Position the right side of the thrust plate with the right chain guide bolt, install bolt finger tight.
5. Tighten the thrust plate retaining bolt (4) to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.)
6. Remove the chain guide bolt so that guide can be installed.