GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Bonneville 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.8L 🢒 Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection

    Object Number: 42237 Size: SH
  1. Clean the balance shaft.
  2. Inspect the balance shaft bearing/bushing journals for excessive wear.
  3. Inspect the balance shaft driven gear and the balance shaft drive gear for nicks and burrs.
  4. Inspect the balance shaft retainer for damage.
  5. Inspect the balance shaft threads for damage.
  6. Repair or replace the balance shaft components as necessary.