55. Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation
Balance Shaft Drive Chain and Tensioner InstallNotice: 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.
1. Install the upper balance shaft chain guide.
^ Tighten the upper balance shaft chain guide bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
2. Install the small balance shaft chain guide.
3. Tighten the balance shaft chain guide bolts.
^ Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
4. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide.
^ Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:
5.1. Turn the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore! and compress the plunger.
5.2. 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.
6. Install the timing chain tensioner.
7. Tighten the chain tensioner bolts.
^ Tighten the chain tensioner bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
8. Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.