32. Balance Shaft Chain and Sprocket Clean and Inspect

BALANCE SHAFT DRIVE CHAIN AND SPROCKETS CLEAN AND INSPECT (UNIT REPAIR)





1. Inspect balance shaft drive chain guides for cracking or wear.
2. Replace balance shaft drive chain guides if wear exceeds 1.12 mm (0.045 inch).
3. Inspect balance shaft drive chain tensioner shoe for wear.
4. Replace balance shaft drive chain tensioner shoe if wear exceeds 1.12 mm (0.045 inch)
5. Inspect balance shaft drive chain and sprockets for wear.
6. Inspect crankshaft sprocket faces for signs of movement.
7. Inspect alignment notch in balance shaft for cracking or damage.
8. Inspect water pump, crankshaft, and balance shaft sprocket teeth and chain for signs of excessive wear, chipping, or seizure of balance shaft drive chain links.
9. 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 0 degrees