Balance Shafts/Chain/Sprockets

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For service procedures requiring only temporary relocation of carrier assembly refer to BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER procedure below.

Fig 1: Chain Cover, Guide & Tensioner

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1 - STUD

2 - TENSIONER (ADJUSTER)

3 - GEAR COVER

4 - ADJUSTER SCREW

5 - SHOULDERED PIVOT SCREW

6 - CHAIN COVER (CUTAWAY)

7 - GUIDE

Drain engine oil.
Remove the oil pan and pick-up tube. Refer to REMOVAL .
If replacing crankshaft sprocket, remove oil pump. Refer to REMOVAL .

Remove chain cover (6), guide (7) and tensioner (2). Discard pivot screw (5) and adjuster screw (4). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Drive Chain & Sprockets

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1 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND MARK

2 - GEAR/SPROCKET SCREWS

3 - NICKEL PLATED LINK AND DOT

Remove screw retaining balance shaft drive sprocket (2). See Fig 2. Remove chain and sprocket.

Using two wide pry bars, work the crankshaft sprocket back and forth until it is off the crankshaft.

Fig 3: Gear Cover & Gears

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1 - STUD (DOUBLE ENDED)

2 - DRIVE GEAR

3 - DRIVEN GEAR

4 - CARRIER DOWEL

5 - GEAR(S)

6 - GEAR COVER

Remove gear cover retaining stud (1) (double ended to also retain chain guide). Remove cover (6) and balance shaft gears (5). See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Balance Shaft

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1 - REAR COVER

2 - CARRIER

3 - BALANCE SHAFT

Remove rear cover (1) and balance shafts (3). See Fig 4.
Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.