32. Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Clean and Inspect

Balance Shaft Drive Chain and Sprockets Clean





1. Inspect the balance shaft drive chain guides for cracking or wear.
2. Replace the balance shaft drive chain guides if wear exceeds1.12 mm (0.045 inch).
3. Inspect the balance shaft drive chain tensioner shoe for wear. Replace the balance shaft drive chain tensioner shoe if wear exceeds 1.12 mm (0.045 inch).
4. Inspect the balance shaft drive chain and sprockets for wear.
5. Inspect the crankshaft sprocket faces for signs of movement.
6. Inspect the alignment notch in the balance shaft for cracking or damage.
7. Inspect the water pump, crankshaft, and balance shaft sprocket teeth and chain for signs of excessive wear, chipping, or seizure of the balance shaft drive chain links.
8. Reset ratchet tensioner.
^ Rotate tensioner piston 90 degrees.
^ Push tensioner piston into body.
^ Engage pin through hole in tensioner body.
^ Rotate tensioner piston back to O degrees.