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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Timing Link Lines & Timing Mark
    GM2744254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Proper setup is critical to ensure correct timing when installing the sprockets and chain simultaneously onto the shafts. The timing links are heat treated blued steel.

  1. Assemble the crankshaft sprocket, balancer shaft driven sprocket, and balancer chain. Ensure the timing link (1) lines up with the timing mark (2) on the crankshaft sprocket. Ensure that both timing teeth (3) on the balancer shaft driven sprocket line up with the timing links (4).
    2. Fig 2: Balancer Shaft Driven Sprocket And Balancer Chain
    GM2742555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The crankshaft keyway should be in the 12 O'clock position.

  2. Install the sprockets and chain (1) as an assembly to the crankshaft and balancer shaft assembly.
    3. Fig 3: Timing Link Lines & Timing Mark
    GM2744254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Ensure the timing link (1) is aligned with the crankshaft sprocket timing mark (2).
  4. Ensure the adjacent timing links (4) are aligned with both of the timing marks (3) on the balancer shaft driven sprocket.
    5. Fig 4: Holding Crankshaft Balancer
    GM4074851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The crankshaft balancer and the ORIGINAL balancer bolt will be temporarily installed again in order to counter hold the crankshaft while tightening the balancer shaft driven sprocket bolt.

  5. Hand start the NEW balancer shaft driven sprocket bolt (4).
    1. TEMPORARILY install the crankshaft balancer (1).
    2. TEMPORARILY install the ORIGINAL crankshaft balancer bolt (2).
    3. Counter hold the crankshaft balancer pulley (1) using the EN-51577-1  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (3).
      4. CAUTION:

      This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

      CAUTION:

      Refer to Fastener Caution .

    4. Counter hold the crankshaft balancer using the EN-51577-1  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (3).
    5. While counter holding, tighten the balancer shaft driven sprocket bolt (4) to 40 N.m (30 lb ft) plus 50 degrees
      6. NOTE:

      A NEW crankshaft balancer bolt will be installed during final installation of the crankshaft balancer.

    6. Remove and DISCARD the crankshaft balancer bolt (2).
    7. Remove the crankshaft balancer (1) and EN-51577-1  Crankshaft Balancer Remover (3).
    6. Fig 5: Balancer Chain Guide Bolt
    GM2742552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Ensure the guide is installed in the correct orientation. The long end must point toward the crankshaft and the flat edge must be adjacent to the balance chain.

  6. Install the balancer chain guide (2).
  7. Install the balancer chain guide bolts (1). tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    8. Fig 6: Balancer Chain Tensioner Bolt
    GM2742550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the balancer chain tensioner (2).
  9. Install the balancer chain tensioner bolts (1). tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  10. Remove EN-50837  retention tool to restore the tension to the balancer chain.
  11. Install the timing chain. Refer to Camshaft Timing Chain and Tensioner Replacement .
  12. Install the camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement (1st Design Tamper-Proof PCV System) .
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