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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

    • J 8001 Dial Indicator Set
    • J 21465-13 Drive Handle Extension
    • J 36996 Balance Shaft Installer
    • J 45059 Angle Meter
        For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

    Object Number: 566836  Size: SH
  1. Use J 21465-13 extension and J 36996 installer to install the balance shaft into the engine block.

  2. Object Number: 42237  Size: SH
  3. Install the balance shaft retainer.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the balance shaft retainer bolts and tighten to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  6. Object Number: 154521  Size: SH
  7. Install the balance shaft driven gear.
  8. Caution: Refer to Special Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Install the balance shaft driven gear bolt and Tighten the balance shaft driven gear bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft). Use J 45059 meter to tighten the bolt an additional 70 degrees.

  10. Object Number: 38470  Size: SH
  11. Using J 8001 set measure the balance shaft end play. End play must not exceed 0.028 mm (0.008 in).

  12. Object Number: 38472  Size: SH
  13. Using J 8001 set measure the balance shaft radial play at the rear. Radial play must be between 0.0127-0.119 mm (0.0005-0.0047 in).
  14. Install the balance shaft drive gear.
  15. Install the camshaft sprocket.
  16. Turn the camshaft so the timing mark on the camshaft sprocket is straight down.
  17. Remove the camshaft sprocket and balance shaft drive gear.
  18. Turn the balance shaft so the timing mark on the balance shaft driven gear points straight down.
  19. Partially install the balance shaft drive gear so the gear teeth are not engaged.
  20. Align the marks on the balance shaft driven gear and the balance shaft drive gear. Do this by turning the balance shaft.
  21. Once marks are aligned, fully seat balance shaft drive gear and engage gear teeth.
  22. Turn the crankshaft so the number one piston is at top dead center.
  23. Install the timing chain and camshaft spocket.

  24. Object Number: 38477  Size: SH
  25. Using J 8001 set measure the gear lash at four places. Measure every quarter turn. Gear lash must be between 0.050-0.127 mm (0.002-0.005 in).