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Balance Shaft Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. Clean the balance shaft.
  2. Inspect the balance shaft bearing/bushing journals for excessive wear.
  3. Inspect the balance shaft driven gear and the balance shaft drive gear for nicks and burrs.
  4. Inspect the balance shaft retainer for damage.
  5. Inspect the balance shaft threads for damage.
  6. Repair or replace the balance shaft components as necessary.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Balance Shaft Driven Gear
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