Balance Shaft: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove timing cover and timing chain.

Fig. 10 Balance Shaft Components:

2. Remove balance shaft thrust plate, then balance shaft from front of engine, ensuring not to damage bearings.
3. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Lubricate balance shaft bearing journals with suitable lubricant.

Fig. 9 Timing Mark Alignment:

b. Ensure balance shaft timing marks are aligned.
c. Connect battery ground cable.