Balance shaft, component overview

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Fig 1: Balance Shaft, Component Overview

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1 - Friction bearing

2 - 60 Nm

To loosen and fasten, use a 8 mm dia. drill bit as counter-holder

3 - Balance weight (timing chain side)

Can only be positioned one way on balance shaft

4 - 9 Nm

5 - Bearing end bracket

6 - Balance weight (belt pulley side)

Can only be positioned one way on balance shaft

7 - 60 Nm

To loosen and fasten, use a 8 mm dia. drill bit as counter-holder

8 - Friction bearing

9 - Differential shaft

Removing and installing → Balance shaft, removing and installing