Balance Shaft Bering and/or Bushing Installation

Tools Required 

J 38834  Balance Shaft Service Kit

1. Use the J 38834  in order to install the balance shaft rear bearing.
   Fig 1: Installing J 38834-3

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   1. 1.1. Install the J 38834-3 onto the short threaded end of the J 38834-1.
   2. 1.2. Install the J 38834  nut, the washer, and the bearing on the long threaded end of the J 38834-1.
   3. 1.3. Install the J 38834-2 onto the J 38834-1 so that the smaller diameter of the J 388834-2 will be facing the front of the engine block.
   4. 1.4. Install the J 38834-2 on the inside of the balance shaft front bearing bore.
   5. 1.5. Lubricate the NEW balance shaft rear bearing with clean engine oil.
   6. 1.6. Install the balance shaft rear bearing onto the J 38834-2.
   7. 1.7. Align the balance shaft rear bearing for installation.
   8. 1.8. Using a wrench secure the J 38834-1 into place.
   9. 1.9. 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.