Balance Shaft Bearing and/or Bushing Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 38834 Balance Shaft Service Kit

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
1. 1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
2. 1.2. Install the J 38834 nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
3. 1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 38834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
4. 1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
5. 1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
  
  Fig 1: Installing J 38834
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
6. 1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
7. 1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
8. 1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
9. 1.9. Rotate the J 38834 nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
Remove the J 38834 .