40. Balancer Shaft Bearing Installation

Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

^ Tools Required
- J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
2. Remove the J 38834.