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Installation Procedure

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  1. Use the J 38834  in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
    1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
    2. Install the J 38834  nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
    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. Install the J 38834-2  on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
    5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
    6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
    7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
    8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
    9. Rotate the J 38834  nut until the balance shaft rear bearing is properly and completely pushed into the balance shaft rear bearing bore.
  2. Remove the J 38834  .
    Fig 1: Installing Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Using J 38834
    G02077862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the balance shaft. Refer to Balance Shaft Replacement .
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