Balance Shaft Carrier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The following components will remain intact during carrier removal: Gear cover, gears, balance shafts and the rear cover. See Figure.
- Drain engine oil.
- Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube (Refer to ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL) .
- Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner. See Figure.
- Remove screw retaining balance shaft drive sprocket. See Figure.
- Move balance shaft inboard through drive chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain loop.
- Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to remove carrier.