Balance Shaft: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Holder T40069 In Hole, Removal/Installation

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Tightening specification, refer to BALANCE SHAFT OVERVIEW .
Secure crankshaft -1- in Top Dead Center (TDC) position using Locking Pin T40069.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

The balance weights can only be positioned one way on balance shaft.

-- Install the power take-off drive chain. Refer to POWER TAKE-OFF DRIVE CHAIN .

-- Install timing chain lower cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER .

-- Install the belt pulley side sealing flange. Refer to SEALING FLANGE WITH CRANKSHAFT SEAL, BELT PULLEY SIDE .