59. Balance Shaft Chain and Tensioner Installation

Balance Shaft Drive Chain and Tensioner Install





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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 and bolts.

Tighten the upper balance shaft chain guide bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




2. Install the small balance shaft chain guide.
3. Install the balance shaft chain guide bolts.

Tighten the chain guide bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).




4. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide.
5. Install the adjustable balance shaft drive chain guide bolts.

Tighten the chain guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




6. Reset the timing chain tensioner by performing the following steps:

1. Turn the tensioner plunger 90 degrees in its bore and compress the plunger.
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.

7. Install the timing chain tensioner.
8. Install the chain tensioner bolts.

Tighten the chain tensioner bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

9. Remove the paper clip from the balance shaft drive chain tensioner.