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Balance Shaft: Description and Operation
BALANCE SHAFTDESCRIPTION
A balance shaft is used to compensate for the rocking motion inherent in a 90-degree V-6 engine. It rotates at engine speed in the opposite direction. Mounted above the crankshaft in the cylinder block, it is driven by the timing chain.