Engine Dynamic Balance Shaft
Engine Dynamic Balance ShaftService Repair No - 12.65.38
Special Service Tools
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front wheels and tires.
4. Remove the cylinder block cradle.
5. Remove the balance shaft.
^ Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.
^ Remove the drive chain tensioner.
^ Remove the tensioner blade.
Installation
1. NOTE: Due to the gear ratio, it may be necessary to rotate the balance shaft up to 7 complete turns to find the correct position.
Align the balance shaft.
^ Clean the components.
^ Lubricate the components.
^ Install a 4 mm (0.16 inch) pinto lock the shaft as shown.
2. Rotate crankshaft clockwise until number one cylinder is at TDC and install the special tool.
3. Install the balance shaft.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Engage the drive chain.
^ Install the drive chain tensioner.
^ Tighten the new Torx bolts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
^ Remove the locking pin.
^ Remove the special tool.
4. Install the cylinder block cradle.
5. Install the front wheels and tires.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.