Balance Shaft Bering and/or Bushing Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. 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 & COMPRESSED AIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Use the J 38834 in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.

Fig 1: Installing J 38834-3
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 388834-2 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.
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.