Carrier-Balance Shafts: Description

Fig 1: Balance Shafts and Carrier Assembly

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SPROCKET	7 - GEARS
2 - TENSIONER	8 - GEAR COVER
3 - PLUG	9 - CHAIN COVER
4 - CARRIER	10 - SPROCKET
5 - REAR COVER	11 - GUIDE
6 - BALANCE SHAFTS	12 - CHAIN

The 2.4L engine is equipped with two nodular cast iron balance shafts (6) installed in a cast aluminum carrier (4) attached to the lower cylinder block. See Fig 1.