Balance Shaft Driven Sprocket Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean all of the driven sprocket parts in cleaning solvent. Remove the varnish, sludge and dirt.
- Inspect the driven sprocket teeth for the following conditions:
- Bent teeth
- Broken teeth
- Chips
- Ground off teeth
- Inspect the driven sprocket for the following conditions:
- Burrs
- Damaged bolt hole
- Scored surfaces