58. Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation

Balance Shaft Drive Chain and Tensioner Install





1. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: If the balance shafts are not properly timed to the engine, the engine may vibrate and make noise.

Install the upper balance shaft chain guide and bolts.
^ Tighten the upper balance shaft chain guide bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the small balance shaft chain guide.
3. Install the balance shaft chain guide bolts.
^ Tighten the chain guide bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





4. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide.
5. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide bolts.
^ Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





6. Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore and compress the plunger.
2. Turn the tensioner back to the original 12 o'clock position and insert a paper clip through the hole in the plunger body and into the hole in the tensioner plunger.
7. Install the timing chain tensioner.
8. Install the chain tensioner bolts.
^ Tighten the chain tensioner bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
9. Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.