Overview - Balance Shaft

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Fig 1: Balance Shaft Exploded View

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Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Always replace after removing.
Balance Shaft
- Always replace after removing.
- Intake side
- Lubricate the bearing with engine oil
- Replacing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, INTAKE SIDE .
Balance Shaft
- Replace after removing.
- Lubricate the bearing with engine oil
- Replacing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, INTAKE SIDE .
Bolt
- 9 Nm
- Always replace after removing.
Balance Shaft Pipe
- Installation position. Refer to the illustration below.
Seal
- For balance shaft intake side (coolant pump drive)
- Replacing. Refer to BALANCE SHAFT SEAL, REPLACING, INTAKE SIDE .

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The pin from the balance shaft pipe must fit into the groove -arrow-.